Publications
Early Mortality (Omphalitis)
Early Mortality (Omphalitis) Early mortality in a flock can have several causes or contributing factors but one of the most common causes is bacterial infection of the navel (omphalitis) and/or yolk [...]
Avian Influenza Outbreaks (Canada 2014-2015)
Avian Influenza Outbreaks (Canada 2014-2015) Introduction Avian influenza (AI) is a contagious viral infection that can affect poultry as well as pet and wild birds. AI viruses are classified into two [...]
Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis You have probably heard of the term coccidiosis before and know that medications are often added to the feed to prevent coccidiosis. Do you know what exactly is coccidiosis and [...]
Reovirus (REO)
Reovirus (REO) Are you noticing an increasing trend of problems with mobility and lameness in your flock as the birds grow? There are a number of potential causes for lameness in [...]
Vaccines & Vaccination Programs for Broiler Breeders
Vaccines & Vaccination Programs for Broiler Breeders For the modern poultry industry vaccination plays a key role in the prevention of infectious diseases. Vaccination of broiler breeders is especially important as [...]
Ascites (Water belly)
Ascites (Water belly) Have you been finding an increasing number of chickens in the flock found dead with darkened or purplish discolored heads? Have you noticed a number of smaller birds [...]