AVMA news
Spill of hazardous materials poses low risk to animals, say Ohio state officials
Livestock, pets, and wildlife are in little danger of being harmed by the hazardous materials spilled during the train derailment in early February in…
AVMA news
FDA concludes first premarket consultation for meat cultured from animal cells
In a historic move, the Food and Drug Administration’s premarket consultation for meat cultured from animal cells brings Upside Foods’ chicken closer…
Common Diseases of Poultry
Common diseases of poultry for the backyard poultry resource.
AVMA news
17M poultry dead in HPAI outbreaks
A highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 avian influenza has killed more than 17 million poultry in the U.S. this year. Industry veterinarians recommend…
Seek Advice on Backyard Poultry
Advice for small animal veterinarians who are asked to provide veterinary care for backyard poultry flocks. Relates to backyard poultry resource.
Backyard Poultry: Consult or Refer
For small animal and companion animal veterinarians, it may sometimes be best to refer clients to a veterinarian who regularly sees birds or poultry.
JAVMA news
Poultry to get special attention
Executive Board coverage Poultry to get special attention References to poultry have been…
recall
Alert: IPB Breeder Mix Complete Feed for Poultry
Furst-McNess Co. recalls IPB Breeder Mix Complete Feed for Poultry Mix 040 due to potentially high levels of calcium and sodium in the product.
JAVMA news
FDA withdraws arsenic-based poultry drug
An arsenic-based drug used to prevent a parasitic disease in poultry will become unavailable this fall.
AVMA news
Remaining medically important antimicrobials transitioning to prescription status
The Food and Drug Administration is reminding stakeholders that certain over-the-counter antimicrobial products for animals are transitioning to…
JAVMA news
$100,000 supports poultry education at Georgia
Merck Animal Health announced a $100,000 sponsorship for a student at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
JAVMA news
UC-Davis to add poultry veterinarian to faculty
Funding has been pledged to create a faculty position for a poultry veterinarian at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
JAVMA news
Maryland starts poultry registration program
The Maryland Department of Agriculture recently announced a mandatory Domestic Poultry and Exotic Bird premises registration
JAVMA news
Poultry slaughter case can proceed
A federal judge has ruled that animal rights supporters can sue the Department of Agriculture for its policy of excluding chickens, turkeys, and other…
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Alert: Del's Poultry Layer Pellet, 50lb
potential for lower-than-expected vitamin and trace mineral levels
JAVMA news
Stricter pathogen limits imminent for poultry
Most chicken products and some turkey products will need to meet stricter standards on Salmonella and Campylobacter
JAVMA news
Livestock, poultry outlook still guarded in 2010
Hog producers are not expected to lose nearly as much money in 2010 as they lost in 2009, Ronald L. Plain, PhD, said.
JAVMA news
Pfizer acquires Embrex, re-entering poultry market
Pfizer Animal Health has acquired Embrex Inc., a biotechnology company in the poultry industry that created an in-ovo
JAVMA news
World poultry congress enriches AVMA convention
More than 750 veterinarians and scientists from around the world with specialties in poultry diseases
JAVMA news
Judicious use guidelines for poultry revised
The Executive Board approved revisions to the Guidelines on Judicious Therapeutic use of Antimicrobials in Poultry