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Glossary of commonly used turkey terms | The Poultry Site
Oct 27, 2022 · We want to give credit to the original authors of this listing. It comes from USDA's Poultry Industry Manual: The Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan (FAD PReP)/National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS) Guidelines.. Please note: these terms will lean toward those used in the North American turkey market.
Climate change in poultry production - The Poultry Site
Jul 24, 2023 · “Every single social and global issue of our day is a business opportunity in disguise.” Peter Drucker. Global livestock systems constitute an industrial asset worth over $1.4 trillion.
US Poultry Industry Manual - Broilers: housing and facilities
Aug 19, 2022 · Editor's Note: The following content is an excerpt from Poultry Industry Manual: The Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan (FAD PReP)/National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS) Guidelines which is designed to provide a framework for dealing with an animal health emergency in the United States. Additional content from the manual will be provided as an article ...
The Colombian egg consumption miracle | The Poultry Site
Nov 20, 2024 · Gonzalo Moreno is the executive president of the National Federation of Poultry Producers of Colombia (FENAVI). During a Hy-Line sponsored webinar, Moreno detailed Colombia's rise in egg consumption from 128 to 345 per capita over 30 years’ time. Moreno emphasized the importance of sanitary measures, sustainability and effective marketing to boost global egg consumption.
Beginner's guide to building your first chicken coop
Aug 23, 2023 · Raising chickens is a rewarding hobby and an easy way to practice sustainable living right in your backyard. If you're intrigued by the idea of raising chickens, one of the things you will need is a chicken coop. Building your own chicken coop is a great way to save money and provide a safe and comfortable home for your chickens.
Vector vaccines help solve global IBDV challenges
Nov 20, 2024 · The diversity of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) strains worldwide poses a challenge to the poultry industry, but vector vaccines are helping producers successfully manage flock health, said Angela Hartman, PhD, research director, Zoetis. For background, very virulent IBDV (vvIBDV) strains ...
INFECTIOUS BURSAL DISEASE (GUMBORO) - The Poultry Site
215.Infectious bursal disease (IBD, Gumboro) is an acute, highly contagious viral infection in chickens manifested by inflammation and subsequent atrophy of the bursa of Fabricius, various degrees of nephroso-nephritis and immunosuppression.
Gumboro Disease: the challenge, and the control - The Poultry Site
Feb 8, 2024 · The first in a six pert series from Ceva looking into the state of Gumboro disease in poultry around the world. This article looks at the impact of Gumboro disease on chickens and the cost to producers.
How poultry farmers can mitigate the threats of climate change
Nov 6, 2023 · Climate change in poultry production: 5 major threats and what you can do to mitigate the impact Feed quality, genetics, farm management, animal performance and on-farm logistics