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‘Living antibiotic’ reduces salmonella in chicken gut
28-06-2011 ...that a predatory bacterium significantly reduces the number of salmonella bacteria in the guts of live chickens, indicating the bacterium has the potential to be used as a "living...
Research: Cooling eggs to fight against salmonella
23-06-2011 Once eggs are laid, their natural resistance to pathogens begins to wear down, but a Purdue University scientist believes he knows how to rearm those defenses.
USPOULTRY announces research project results
31-05-2011 US Poultry & Egg Association has announced the completion of two research projects. The projects are part of the Association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of...
Gut health a problem in later stages of broiler production
20-05-2011 Improvements in the genetic performance of broiler birds, which have seen growth rates increase by 25% over the past two decades, has also led to a loss of intestinal integrity in later...
Huvepharma adds to poultry product range in Europe
05-05-2011 During a two-day seminar held in Istanbul, Turkey, animal health company Huvepharma officially launched its new product Pharmasin 100% Water Soluble Granules (WSG).
Well-managed watering system in poultry house promotes health
04-05-2011 The European Union has banned the use of antibiotics as growth promoters, and that idea appears to be catching on in other parts of the world. To comply, farmers must find alternative...
Study: Salmonella concerns in alternative housing systems for laying hens
29-04-2011 The results of a new study from researchers in Belgium suggest that any shift from conventional to alternative housing systems for laying hens should be accompanied by a keen concern for...
PCR system detects Salmonella in eggs in only 27 hours
27-04-2011 A unique molecular test that detects Salmonella enteritidis (SE) in poultry eggs can provide results up to 10-times faster than traditional methods, said the US company behind the product.
Hop based antimicrobial can reduce Clostridium
27-04-2011 US researchers studied the chicken intestine microbiota following administration of Lupulone, a hop-based antimicrobial.
Dietary yeast extracts tested as alternative to antibiotics in poultry
21-04-2011 A dietary yeast extract could be an effective alternative to antibiotics for poultry producers, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) study.
Major poultry health conference in Mexico
21-04-2011 The Mexican Branch of the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) will be hosting the XVIIth World Veterinary Poultry Congress in Cancun, Mexico on 14 – 18th August 2011.
EFSA issues advice on reduction of Campylobacter in chickens
14-04-2011 EFSA’s BIOHAZ Panel has published a scientific opinion assessing the public health impact of control measures which could be used to reduce the occurrence of Campylobacter in chickens and...
Research: Salmonella control in poultry through probiotics
13-04-2011 Combined research between American and Argentinean institutions looked at the effects of using probiotics/direct fed microbials for salmonella control in poultry.
Kidney damage is emerging in laying hens
04-04-2011 Kidney damage heavily influences the welfare of laying hens and eventually may even lead to mortality. This can be avoided, however. The best way to prevent the formation of kidney stones...
Gut health expert shares knowledge at Aviagen seminar
31-03-2011 ...R Collett, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Population Health, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Athens, Georgia, one of the world’s leading experts on gut health.
US Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in pastries
30-03-2011 A salmonella outbreak in the US appears to be connected to raw eggs, the Rhode Island Department of Health has said.
Incidence of Salmonella falls for fifth year running
28-03-2011 Salmonella cases in humans fell by 17% in 2009, marking a decrease for the fifth consecutive year, according to the latest European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for...
Stress treatments show that Salmonella is a tough cookie
24-03-2011 Salmonella is an important food born pathogen but its mechanisms to survive in the environment are still partly unclear. Speaking at the Western Poultry Disease Conference, Bart Weiner from...
USDA: New standards for foodborne pathogens in chickens and turkeys
17-03-2011 The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) implements revised and new performance standards aimed at reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and...
Salmonella Enteritidis detection method gets interim NPIP approval
14-03-2011 SDIX, a supplier of rapid detection solutions has announced that its RapidChek® SELECT™ Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) test system has been granted interim National Poultry Improvement Plan...
Probiotic Bactocell gets the green light for laying hens in Europe
09-03-2011 Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s probiotic Bactocell has been authorised by the European Commission as a zootechnical feed additive for laying hens.
Campylobacter research in broilers underway in Ireland
03-03-2011 A two-year research project seeking to cut the level of campylobacter in live broiler hens before they leave the farm, is about to be launched in Ireland.
Proper flock management decreases cellulitis - Minimising economical losses – Part 2
02-03-2011 Poultry processing plants aim to achieve the highest possible number of high quality carcasses. Colibacillosis however, is a major cause of cellulitis, resulting in major economic losses,...
Intestinal flora and nutrition demand a true balance
01-03-2011 Bacterial species and bacterial counts in the intestinal tract of poultry are influenced by a number of factors. Due to the complexity of the interactions affecting simultaneously the...
Choice of litter material can decrease Salmonella in poultry flocks
28-02-2011 Researchers at the Department of Animal Sciences from Georg-August-University Göttingen in Germany studied the effect of four types of litter material on the frequency of Salmonella in...
Mild weather and rain increases risk of Campylobacter in chickens
14-02-2011 A new doctoral thesis shows that heavy rain and average temperatures over 6°C during the breeding period increase the risk of broilers becoming infected by Campylobacter bacteria.
High-intensity pulsed light cuts Campylobacter on poultry
17-01-2011 High intensity pulsed light (HILP) technology is effective in decontaminating the surface of both meat and food contact materials in packaged chicken, new research has claimed.
Poultry CRC collaboration challenges Campylobacter
11-01-2011 ...researchers at CSIRO and The Ohio State University (OSU) are working on a collaborative project to improve industry's ability to control the gut levels of Campylobacter in meat chickens.
Poultry performance examined at TNI seminar
05-01-2011 Last December, Trouw Nutrition Indonesia (TNI) conducted a seminar entitled “From research to practical poultry nutrition”. This seminar was attended by poultry farmers, feed mills, and...
Maternal vaccine for passive protection against necrotic enteritis tested
27-12-2010 Researchers at Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health in the UK tested the safety and efficacy of a maternal vaccine for the passive protection of broiler chicks against necrotic enteritis.
Wright County Egg begins shipping shell eggs to consumers
10-12-2010 Wright County Egg, Iowa, the company associated with the multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) in the US earlier this year has been given FDA approval to begin shipping shell...
Pfizer puts poultry diseases under the microscope
01-12-2010 Over 270 poultry specialists from Europe, the Middle East and Africa attended Pfizer Poultry Health’s first Partnershipdays in Vienna, Austria, in late November.
Canada uses cutting edge technology to improve food safety
15-11-2010 A new pilot plant research facility at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Guelph Food Research Centre (GFRC) will help Canadian farmers and consumers benefit from advances in food safety...
US bill requires Salmonella vaccination of New York layer chickens
20-10-2010 Two New York lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require any eggs sold in New York State to come from chickens that have been vaccinated against salmonella.
Research explores links between eggshell quality and food safety
20-10-2010 A Poultry CRC research project is being undertaken at the University of New England, Australia (UNE) to examine how defects in shell quality and structure increase the risk that bacteria on...
Research: Characteristics of multi-drug resistant Salmonella Enteritidis
08-10-2010 Korean researchers studied the molecular and virulence characteristics of multi-drug resistant Salmonella Enteritidis strains from poultry. They found a high rate of resistance in S....
Research: Feed additives to control Necrotic Enteritis in poultry
06-10-2010 Recent experiments show that poultry feeds containing organic acids and medium-chain fatty acids can have anti-clostridium effects in broiler chickens, which may help to control Necrotic...
Research: Viruses that attack bacteria
06-10-2010 Proteon Pharmaceuticals, a Łódź, Poland-based company that is conducting advanced research to produce a bacteriophage-based preparation to prevent salmonella infections in farm animals, was...
Research: Campylobacteriosis and poultry meat
27-09-2010 Campylobacteriosis is the most frequently reported zoonosis in the EU and the epidemiology of sporadic campylobacteriosis, especially the routes of transmission, is to a great extent...
Egg recall: Tests reveal Salmonella presence since 2008
16-09-2010 A US egg producer linked to last months outbreak of salmonella conducted tests as far back as 2008 that indicated the possible presence of the bacteria in its henhouses, according to...
Irish Salmonella outbreak linked to duck eggs
16-09-2010 The investigation into the current outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium DT8 linked with the consumption of duck eggs is ongoing, with five new cases in August. This brings the total number...
EFSA evaluates Campylobacter in chicken
08-09-2010 EFSA has published an evaluation of factors that may contribute to the spread of Campylobacter in live chickens and chicken carcasses in the European Union.
Kiotechagil launches Neutox toxin binder
08-09-2010 Kiotechagil, the international supplier of high performance natural feed additives, has launched Neutox, a new broad spectrum toxin binder which has added mould control.
Purdue: “Egg cooling would lessen salmonella illnesses”
03-09-2010 While people across the country have been sickened by a recent outbreak of salmonella poisoning possibly linked to eggs from Iowa producers, a Purdue University food scientist believes the...
Update: Salmonella outbreak forces second recall of shell eggs
24-08-2010 Following the recall by Wright County Egg of shelled eggs due to potential contamination with Salmonella, a second company, Hillandale Farms, is calling more than 170 million shelled eggs....
Salmonella outbreak forces Wright County Egg recall of shell eggs
19-08-2010 Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa, USA is voluntarily recalling specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella....
Egg production drops from Brachyspira
16-08-2010 In various parts of the world, an increasing number of Brachyspira infections in layer flocks are reported. Particularly in free-range systems, this infectious bacterial disease seems to...
Evicol to fight salmonella
20-07-2010 A water treatment available from EnviroGreen Global Solutions could dramatically decrease the presence of salmonella bacteria in eggs.
Israel: New Salmonella live vaccine approved
16-07-2010 A new Salmonella enteritidis live vaccine, Virsal E, has been approved by the Israeli Veterinary Services for poultry.
FDA: Rule to ensure egg safety goes into effect
13-07-2010 The US Food and Drug Administration says that as many as 79,000 illnesses and 30 deaths due to consumption of eggs contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella Enteritidis may be avoided each...
