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Biosecurity and Hygiene Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 1-15 in Biosecurity and Hygiene
Antibiotics in the Environment and Antibiotic Resistance
We share the world with a wide range of living organisms from microscopic bacteria to gigantic whales. Although we cannot see them, bacteria are all around us and are a normal part of our ecosystem and live, write Dale W. Rozeboom, Barbara E. Straw, Hui...
We share the world with a wide range of living organisms from microscopic bacteria to gigantic whales. Although we cannot see them, bacteria are all around us and are a normal part of our ecosystem and live, write Dale W. Rozeboom, Barbara E. Straw, Hui...
Checklist for Fly Control in Poultry Facilities
By Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. Fly control is important in poultry facilities due to possible economic loss from increased disease spread, mortality and food safety concerns.
By Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. Fly control is important in poultry facilities due to possible economic loss from increased disease spread, mortality and food safety concerns.
Fighting Illegal Imports to Beat Disease Threat
The threat of exotic animal diseases entering a country has led to a raft of legislation from most authorities preventing the illegal import of animal products, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.
The threat of exotic animal diseases entering a country has led to a raft of legislation from most authorities preventing the illegal import of animal products, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Biosecurity Doesn't Cost - It Pays!
Avian influenza threats highlight the role of effective biosecurity, according to Dupont Animal Health Solutions.
Avian influenza threats highlight the role of effective biosecurity, according to Dupont Animal Health Solutions.
Probiotics for Turkeys
By Jesse L. Grimes PhD, Professor of Poultry Science and Nutrition, Extension Turkey Specialist, Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University and published in the North Carolina Poultry Industry Joint Area Newsletter.
By Jesse L. Grimes PhD, Professor of Poultry Science and Nutrition, Extension Turkey Specialist, Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University and published in the North Carolina Poultry Industry Joint Area Newsletter.
Lessons Learned from an AI Outbreak
The full impact of the 2007 outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), at a farm belonging to the country's leading turkey company, has been published in a report by Jeremy Hall of Bernard Matthews, reports Jackie Linden, ThePoultrySi...
The full impact of the 2007 outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), at a farm belonging to the country's leading turkey company, has been published in a report by Jeremy Hall of Bernard Matthews, reports Jackie Linden, ThePoultrySi...
Biosecurity - Do You Need to go to a Higher Level?
In a previous poultry tip it was concluded that there is no good way to depopulate a large cage layer house to contain an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian disease, writes A. Bruce Webster, Extension Poultry Scientist for the University of Georgia Cooperate...
In a previous poultry tip it was concluded that there is no good way to depopulate a large cage layer house to contain an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian disease, writes A. Bruce Webster, Extension Poultry Scientist for the University of Georgia Cooperate...
How Effective is Your Hatchery Cleaning and Disinfection Programme?
By Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies. Cleaning and disinfection are fundamental to effective hygiene in the hatchery. Cleaning can remove up to 85 per cent of micro-organisms, preventing their development by removing their food sources, or "dirt". Any...
By Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies. Cleaning and disinfection are fundamental to effective hygiene in the hatchery. Cleaning can remove up to 85 per cent of micro-organisms, preventing their development by removing their food sources, or "dirt". Any...
FAO Reports on Global Avian Influenza Situation
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published its latest 'HPAI Situation Update'. Outbreaks in commercial poultry were reported in Egypt and Bangladesh (one outbreak each), Republic of Korea (22) and Vietnam (6).
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published its latest 'HPAI Situation Update'. Outbreaks in commercial poultry were reported in Egypt and Bangladesh (one outbreak each), Republic of Korea (22) and Vietnam (6).
Deadstock Disposal: What's Legal, What Works, What's Coming
By Bill Groot-Nibbelink, Livestock Regulatory Affairs Specialist with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). A summary of a paper given at the Eastern Ontario Poultry Conference in Canada in October 2007.
By Bill Groot-Nibbelink, Livestock Regulatory Affairs Specialist with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). A summary of a paper given at the Eastern Ontario Poultry Conference in Canada in October 2007.
Reducing Nicarbazin Levels in British Chicken
Chicken farmers need to devise a system to ensure that feed bins are thoroughly cleaned out and feed is replaced five days before harvesting, to ensure that nicarbazin residues are removed from the birds, writes Chris Harris, Senior Editor, The Poultry...
Chicken farmers need to devise a system to ensure that feed bins are thoroughly cleaned out and feed is replaced five days before harvesting, to ensure that nicarbazin residues are removed from the birds, writes Chris Harris, Senior Editor, The Poultry...
The Importance of Preventing Sweating Eggs
By Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies. 'Sweating' of eggs is the result of condensed water sitting on the egg shell surface.
By Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies. 'Sweating' of eggs is the result of condensed water sitting on the egg shell surface.
Poultry Transport Biosecurity
By DuPont Animal Health Systems. The importance of biosecurity for all vehicles associated with poultry production cannot be stressed enough.
By DuPont Animal Health Systems. The importance of biosecurity for all vehicles associated with poultry production cannot be stressed enough.
What Measures Can be Taken to Keep the Hatchery Free of the Fungus Aspergillus
Background
- What is Aspergillosis
- In what ways does Aspergillus enter the hatchery
- How can I recognise Aspergillosis in the hatchery
Regulations Coming to Control Salmonella in Turkeys
Directives and regulations from the EU have been driving to control zoonotic infections in livestock and in particular poultry as part of the improved food hygiene legislation, writes ThePoultrySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.
Directives and regulations from the EU have been driving to control zoonotic infections in livestock and in particular poultry as part of the improved food hygiene legislation, writes ThePoultrySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.
