In Australia, the availability of feed ingredients such as corn and soy for poultry nutrition can be limited and expensive due to their dependence on imports, forcing them to use local ingredients, wh...

In this episode, join Dr. Ken Macklin and me as we take a journey into his research on litter management, highlighting the approach to reducing pathogen loads in litter. We discuss litter amendments, ...

Approximately 244,000,000 eggs are set in incubators every week, and the average hatchability reported by the National Agricultural Statistical Service is 79.4%. That means only 79.4% of those eggs ar...

Lighting is incredibly important for birds as it affects their behavior, physiology, and overall well-being. Various lighting components, such as light intensity, wavelength, and day length, play a si...

 Microbiology plays a pivotal role in the poultry industry as it ensures the health, welfare, and productivity of poultry. Thus, understanding poultry microbiology is crucial for preventing and contro...

Pasture poultry, a system where birds are raised in open fields, is an emergent and sustainable farming method. It allows the birds to roam freely, forage for insects and plants, and enjoy a more natu...

Foodborne illnesses remain a significant public health concern. Therefore, foodborne pathogens from poultry and other food animals must be detected and characterized in order to understand transmissio...