Poultry Science

Researchers in the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science are testing far-UVC light to determine whether it can reduce airborne pathogens in commercial poultry houses without harming birds. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Animal Health, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry

Researchers will use a form of ultraviolet light called far-UVC, to see if it can kill HPAI, without harming birds on poultry farms. Read More

Photo courtesy of the University of Arkansas Extension.
Ag News, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

Avian influenza and Arkansas poultry

Researchers with the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science collect samples from the bottoms of shoes covered in plastic bags during research evaluating disinfectant effectiveness under real-world poultry farm conditions. (LindseyWythe/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

New research offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread

Danielle Graham, left, works alongside her advisee Karen Echevarria, a lab assistant and undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas majoring in animal science. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Investigating probiotics as a new poultry hatchery disinfectant that keeps good bacteria

  • By Maddie Johnson │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Dropping broiler chicken fertility rates would result in decreased production efficiency, which in turn increases costs for the industry and ultimately consumers. The research provided the first clear assessment of the egg fertility issue and a forecast for the future if corrective measures aren’t taken within the poultry industry. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M study predicts long-term drop in chicken fertility rates