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How does the concept of sustainability apply to animal welfare, health and nutrition?

While it can be challenging to identify and implement strategies, sustainability will continue to drive decisions within the food-animal sector. https://t.co/gjwa2Gcx60

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An Auburn University study exploring potential vectors of Histomonas meleagridis, which causes histomoniasis, found that 50% of darkling beetles, the most abundant type of insect recorded, harbored Histomonas DNA. https://t.co/7g7E1BMZVu
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Between most poultry companies raising a portion of their birds with no antibiotics and FDA imposing more limits on antibiotics, the poultry industry has turned to a growing menu of alternative therapies to help maintain a healthy gut. https://t.co/OmrhOwvYzq

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Abrupt rises in mortality from highly pathogenic avian influenza can set off alarms at any poultry farm, but early testing can quickly reveal the full picture, says Yuko Sato, DVM, from Iowa State University. https://t.co/sAFJUDpIya

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FDA’s CVM recently rolled out Phases 3 and 4 of its antimicrobial stewardship action plans, but the impact on poultry is expected to be minimal due according to Randall Singer, DVM, PhD. https://t.co/ycbQc7YynH
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The Waterfowl Alert Network allows poultry producers to check the density of waterfowl near their farm, to help reduce the risk of HPAI, says Maurice Pitesky of AgriNerds, the firm behind the technology. https://t.co/u5za2LO51S

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Precision Livestock Farming is the use of technology to automatically monitor livestock and the farm environment in real time to aid in farm management. Tom Tabler, PhD, UT Extension, explains how it works. https://t.co/69K9aaZQSW
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Modern Poultry announced plans to debut four additional newsletters to help its rapidly growing audience keep pace with the latest developments in live production. https://t.co/4SkNqaFH3D

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HPAI in the US is likely here to stay, and vaccination may be an option for long-term control, reported David Suarez, DVM, PhD, US National Poultry Research Center. The recent HPAI outbreak expanded from 21 to 49 states. https://t.co/aAncWHtk1n

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Biosecurity remains the best tool for combating highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 viruses in the US, Mary Pantin-Jackwood of the USDA-ARS told a poultry industry event. https://t.co/4yGEFXi6Oe

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A University of California-Davis team has comprehensively cataloged available genomic information on chickens, which could help bring about improvements in the poultry sector. https://t.co/jzIs7hU3E2

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University of Georgia scientists are honing machine learning approaches to track cage-free layers’ natural behaviors. It’s a step on the road to fully automated poultry farms, says researcher Xiao Yang. https://t.co/gmlA2O7g8R

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The outdoor environment presents risks to pasture-raised layers that are associated with outbreaks of spotty liver disease (SLD), according to University of Georgia research. Novel treatment options may be needed. https://t.co/NZJqYH5OxQ
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For birds infected by the protozoan parasite Cochlosoma anatis, it seems like the earlier the infection, the worse the outcome, according to Justin Lowery of North Caroline State University. https://t.co/sAgKGtPAKQ

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Even with the best flock-management and vaccination protocols, fowl cholera can occasionally find a crack in the system. Chronic, low-grade cholera problems can materialize, or occasional breaks in breeder flocks can suddenly appear. https://t.co/rdbCngVTJC

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The latest DNA technologies have allowed scientists to unravel the interactions between microbes and their hosts and environment. Microbes can potentially help solve many challenges today’s poultry industry faces.https://t.co/YGuHW0rbB8

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University of Georgia research shows that pen enrichments change the behavior of broiler breeders on skip-a-day feeding programs, used to manage bird bodyweight. https://t.co/qv2aWdHsUh
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Scientists have long considered that microbiome changes could be responsible for the progression of avian reovirus (ARV), which is associated with runting-stunting syndrome. #poultryhealth #poultryproduction https://t.co/L9ULQ7bo5L

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We are delighted to welcome Merck Animal Health as a sponsor to Modern Poultry. Please visit their Industry Insights page for the latest ideas and production tips from Merck’s poultry experts. https://t.co/GB4RWIyi54

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Environmental conditions in poultry houses affect the microbial communities present in both broiler chicks and their litter, which could influence production performance, according to research led by Adelumola Oladeinde of the USDA. https://t.co/zmVvzoObXq

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