Cellulitis can be common in many species and leads to inflamed, read, and swollen skin. These effects leave a broiler carcass unfit for consumption. What can be done to prevent these infections? A team of researchers in Germany recently compared biosecurity measures on farms with incidence...
Staying clean to prevent cellulitis in broilers.pdf
This study from The Journal of Applied Poultry Research dives into carcass disposal for poultry producers. Researchers look at how much producers are willing to spend on additional proper disposal capacity and some alternatives to off-site disposal. With the risk of disease spreading...
Stopping Poultry Pandemics.pdf
With the rise in the current Avian Influenza throughout Europe, concerns are high as producers work to combat the issue. A new study published in Poultry Science ® has yielded some promising results to help reduce to spread of the influenza in transportation. ...
Eliminating avian influenza ‘risk points- in trucks and transport crates.pdf
Let's Squawk About It is a monthly interview segment by the Poultry Science Association. For April 2020, PSA interviewed Ken Macklin from Auburn University to hear his insights regarding the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on the poultry industry and biosecurity measures in place. #Let...