Culling a flock of layer or broiler parent stock due to Avian Influenza can cost producers anywhere from $400,000 to $650,000 in depopulation, restocking and productivity losses. Within the U.S., the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), continues to pose a threat
Pathogen contamination that occurs within oilseed processing costs the oilseed crushing industry millions in reduced productivity and written-off or devalued oilseed meal. In fact, a single Salmonella-positive in finished oilseed meal in a facility producing 1000 metric tons per day can
Rising Corn and Soybean Prices As the conflict in Ukraine and Russia remains, prices are inflating at an alarming rate. According to AHDB, Ukraine and Russia collectively account for 10% of global major oilseed production (rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower). As of last week, Ukraine was yet
Feed enables Salmonella transmission from field to farm. How? Salmonella occurs naturally in the environment; it doesn’t spontaneously appear in feed mills or on poultry farms. To control Salmonella transmission in poultry, we must understand how Salmonella transmission occurs and
Dr. Enrique Montiel, Global Director of Nutrition and Live Production, Dr. Joe Moritz, Professor of Poultry Science at West Virginia University, and Dr. Wilmer Pacheco, Professor of Poultry Science at Auburn University, engaged in a roundtable discussion with fellow industry experts
Creating high-quality pellets that support broiler performance requires the perfect balance of moisture, temperature and pressure. Temperature impacts the ability of feed to absorb moisture. Moisture acts as a conductor for thermal energy. Both temperature and moisture can impact the
