Building stronger biosecurity on poultry farms
Image: Wikimedia Commons - ADVERTISEMENT - The high-density, intensive nature of chicken farming makes biosecurity a paramount concern for poultry producers, as disease or infecti…
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Image: Wikimedia Commons - ADVERTISEMENT - The high-density, intensive nature of chicken farming makes biosecurity a paramount concern for poultry producers, as disease or infecti…
[Excerpts from two presentations during the 2026 annual meeting of the American Association of Avian Pathologists] David Swayne, Birdflu Veterinarian LLC, USA, noted that the expa…
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) remains a significant challenge for poultry producers because early infection in a bird’s life can compromise immune function and create opportunit…
South Korea's total chicken inventory rose 1.2% to 201 million birds in June 2026, according to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service poultry report on South Korea. The increase was…
Key takeaways Current ILT outbreaks in the U.S. are predominantly associated with field strains in the cases studied.1 Proper application protocols are important for optimal ILT v…
A reliable supply of clean drinking water is an essential part of daily poultry management. Drinking-line height, water pressure, nipple condition and pipe cleanliness all affect …
South Korea – For Haemil Buyeo farm in South Korea, the transition to cage free egg production started with a clear question: how can we produce high-quality eggs and delivering t…
Under Canada's supply management system, chicken producers receive a fixed price for live birds, based on production costs and set for every eight-week production cycle, according…
Abu Dhabi has launched a Premium Food Mark for locally produced chilled chicken products, according to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service poultry report on the United Arab Emirat…
Daily farm operations depend on feeding, water supply, ventilation, cleaning and manure handling. Equipment requirements vary across livestock and poultry species. Suitable equipm…
Livestock survival rates directly affect farm productivity and profitability. Improving housing conditions, ensuring clean water and safe feed, strengthening biosecurity, and cond…
The Meat Institute this month will celebrate its 120th anniversary, marking 12 decades of representing and serving the meat and poultry industry. Several of its members recognized…
Ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRIFISH) Council on 28–29 September, FEFAC has written to the Irish EU Council Presidency chair for Agriculture, Minister Martin Heydon, c…
CATALYST® OVO™ Control October 2, 2026 Chore-Time has introduced the CATALYST® OVO™ Control, designed specifically for layer operations. It offers specialized functionality for ma…
Discuss how to record dates, flock size, affected groups and other observations before contacting a veterinarian or local animal health authority. Avoid posting graphic images or …
What low-cost change made daily work easier on poultry farms? Share the starting problem, what you changed, and how you checked whether it helped.
Where do you verify a local livestock price before negotiating for poultry farms? Discuss source, unit, date, and the differences between quoted and realized prices.
How do you teach a new team member the first-week routines on poultry farms? Which tasks need a written checklist or direct supervision?
What preventative maintenance schedule works for critical equipment on poultry farms? Share the failure you plan around and how you document repairs.
Which record has proved most useful on poultry farms: feed, health observations, mortality, production, or equipment? Explain how you keep it accurate.