Gold’n Plump Poultry recently launched a new line of all natural products, made from chickens raised with no antibiotics.

At a two-day WHO meeting in Brussels, experts demonstrated that newly developed avian influenza vaccines could bring about a potentially protective immune response against strains of H5N1 virus found in various locations.

Veterinary experts believe that migratory birds represent a serious risk in the spread of the deadly H5N1 avian flu virus.

Antimicrobials have been used in the poultry industry for growth promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of infections for many years. However, evidence is mounting that resistant bacteria or resistance determinants might be passed from animals to humans. This situation has put a lot of pressure on the poultry industry to withdraw or limit antibiotic use in animal feed and to look for viable alternatives. (Comments 15) ...

A protein in the digestive tract of chickens, which may serve as an antimicrobial agent against food-borne pathogens, has been identified by Dutch scientists.

In response to consumer demand, Tyson Foods is now producing all of its Tyson brand fresh chicken from birds "Raised Without Antibiotics".

Tyson Foods Inc. has launched an interactive website to promote the company's new line of 100% All Natural Fresh Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics.

Organic acids are becoming more widely accepted by feed manufacturers and livestock producers as substitutes for antibiotic growth promoters. However, the mode of action of organic acids and salts is not always completely understood. This article will take a look into the mechanisms of organic acids and salts to provide a better insight into what they are and how they work.

 

 

What is said to be the first ever online farm source verification system for poultry has been launched by Murray's Chicken.

Tyson Foods Inc. can no longer label its products as "raised without antibiotics", according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).