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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 opportunities for additional diseases and performance problems. Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM, DACPV, director of clinical research for …
Editor's note: The following are excerpts from two presentations during the 2026 annual meeting of the American Association of Avian Pathologists. David Ayala-Velastegui and Nikki Shariat, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, University of Georgia, USA, noted that almost 20% of salmonellosis ca…
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) has inhibited pig biological and economic performance as well as pig wellbeing on United States pig farms since the 1980’s. Despite massive resource commitments toward innovations in biosecurity, diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and managemen…
Key Takeaways Surveillance of bacterial pathogens provides a platform to detect any emergence of antimicrobial resistance.Ongoing antimicrobial susceptibility surveillance for swine respiratory disease (SRD) from Zoetis helps inform responsible antibiotic use.The most recent data set shows that ant…
In a study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity, 31 scientists have produced the first comprehensive roadmap to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from driving Asia’s 12 endemic wild pig species toward extinction, identifying eight priority actions for governments and conservation organizations …
Les pathologies respiratoires constituent l'un des problèmes ayant le plus grand impact sur la période d'engraissement, car : il s'agit généralement de pathologies récidivantes. elles ont souvent un impact important sur la consommation d'antibiotiques, car elles touchent fréquemment des a…
Share practical ways to recognize that a remote conversation cannot replace an examination. For urgent or rapidly worsening problems, contact a local veterinarian or animal health authority.
What species, age range, timeline, number affected, location and management context should a member include so a veterinarian can understand the situation? Keep personal data private.
Discuss how to organize dates, counts, husbandry notes and safe handling questions for a local professional. Avoid trying to diagnose a loss from a short online description.
Which dates, feed and water observations, group counts and recent changes should be documented before calling a veterinarian about appetite loss?
Describe the timeline, animal identification, housing conditions and observations you would record before a qualified professional examines lameness. Do not suggest medication remotely.
Which herd-level records, dates and management changes would help a local veterinarian assess a sudden milk-yield drop? This prompt is for discussion, not a diagnosis or treatment plan.
What production, feed, water and environmental records would you gather before seeking professional advice about a drop in egg output? Keep the discussion focused on observations.
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 identifying farm details.
What daily measurements and timeline help a veterinarian assess a sudden appetite change? Share record-keeping practices only; do not recommend medicines or doses to other farms.
A useful first discussion is about observations, not remote diagnosis. Which animals are affected, when did signs begin, and what changes in feed, housing or visitors should be recorded before a local veterinary call?
