The Poultry Site | Home
Supporting a sustainable poultry industry, with expert insight and analysis from across the global supply chain and a unique range of reference resources for farmers
Cobb Breeder Management Guide: Breeder management - The …
2024年3月21日 · Editor's note: This article is an excerpt from the Cobb Breeder Management Guide and additional articles will follow. The Guide was designed to highlight critical factors that are most likely to influence flock performance.
Glossary of commonly used turkey terms | The Poultry Site
2022年10月27日 · We want to give credit to the original authors of this listing. It comes from USDA's Poultry Industry Manual: The Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan (FAD PReP)/National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS) Guidelines.. Please note: these terms will lean toward those used in the North American turkey market.
INFECTIOUS BURSAL DISEASE (GUMBORO) - The Poultry Site
215.Infectious bursal disease (IBD, Gumboro) is an acute, highly contagious viral infection in chickens manifested by inflammation and subsequent atrophy of the bursa of Fabricius, various degrees of nephroso-nephritis and immunosuppression.
US Poultry Industry Manual - Broilers: housing and facilities
2022年8月19日 · Editor's Note: The following content is an excerpt from Poultry Industry Manual: The Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan (FAD PReP)/National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS) Guidelines which is designed to provide a framework for dealing with an animal health emergency in the United States. Additional content from the manual will be provided as an article ...
Beginner's guide to building your first chicken coop
2023年8月23日 · Raising chickens is a rewarding hobby and an easy way to practice sustainable living right in your backyard. If you're intrigued by the idea of raising chickens, one of the things you will need is a chicken coop. Building your own chicken coop is a great way to save money and provide a safe and comfortable home for your chickens.
US chicken prices surge amid tight supplies | The Poultry Site
2021年6月14日 · David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist at Bryan-College Station in Texas, said wholesale chicken prices continue to rise as demand from restaurants has put pressure on supplies of certain poultry cuts.. Anderson said U.S. poultry production declined during 2020 as the industry grappled with shifting demand associated with the pandemic.
Vector vaccines help solve global IBDV challenges
The diversity of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) strains worldwide poses a challenge to the poultry industry, but vector vaccines are helping producers successfully manage flock health, said Angela Hartman, PhD, research director, Zoetis.
Key Factors for Poultry House Ventilation | The Poultry Site
2012年1月25日 · Building Insulation. Insulation can dramatically affect the level of supplemental heat and ventilation requirements. It reduces heat losses or gains through the walls and ceiling, controls condensation and reduces the supplemental heat requirements.
Contract Broiler Production: Questions and Answers - The Poultry …
2004年4月30日 · Prepared by Dan Cunningham, Extension Leader, Poultry Science, University of Georgia - This article answers a series of questions regarding the contract broiler production industry and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the contract system for growers.