Six billion dollars. That’s the estimate of what poultry producers spend annually on necrotic enteritis prevention, treatment and losses. Why so much? Efficient production requires that birds derive nutrients from feed to optimize growth and that their environment, health and welfare are
Grandmothers across the globe chase kids away from bowls of raw cookie dough, and pregnant moms avoid fresh mayonnaise. Why? So, they don’t get sick. Eggs aren’t inherently bad or dangerous – in fact, according to the CDC, they are one of the most cost-effective and nutritious foods
Impact of Pathogens In 2020 our world was knocked off its axis – why? Because of a viral pathogen we have all come to know as COVID-19. Even now as things return to normal we are inundated with facts, cautionary tales and suggestions. Many of these being common sense – wash your hands,
What is Clostridium? Clostridia is typically defined as a gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium. But what does that even mean? If you already know the answer to that question, skip ahead to the next section. ‘Form relates to function’ is a statement that rings true for nearly everything
Dr. Enrique Montiel hosted a roundtable biosecurity discussion during the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention, attracting participants from the poultry and feed sector across the globe. Dr. Montiel said it best: “Biosecurity is always a timely and relevant topic.” He was quick to
What is Food Safety? Food safety encompasses how food should be produced, stored, handled and prepared to avoid contamination and prevent foodborne illness in humans. According to the WHO, there are 5 fundamental rules of food safety: Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas and
