Has the IBron® vaccine improved the control of the Delmarva strain of avian infectious bronchitis? What should you keep in mind after a year of working with this new vaccine? A practising veterinarian and a molecular biologist will address these questions using field observations and diagnostic data.
What are the main diseases threatening poultry farms and how much do they actually cost farmers? This conference takes a closer look at their technical and economic impact, as well as how prevention—including vaccination—can help protect flock profitability.
Enterococcus cecorum is now one of the most costly health issues for broiler breeders in Canada and the United States. Without a simple and reliable solution to prevent or treat it, its impact can quickly affect your performance, profits and your desire to continue raising flocks.
There is no magic bullet for this problem. Rather, the goal is to understand all of the risk factors identified through research and field experience, then discuss practical approaches to reducing the impact of each of these factors in your facilities. This presentation is the result of many discussions with colleagues, veterinarians and producers who have shared their successes and failures.
Reaching your quota is not just a matter of numbers – it’s a matter of paying attention to a multitude of details. Find out how subclinical infections like Gumboro can sabotage your results… and how to prevent them to maximize your profits.
You are used to darkling beetles in your barns and without knowing it, these insects parasitize your flocks and eat your income by causing significant damage to insulation and by transmitting diseases. This conference will help you understand darkling beetle life cycle and guide you on good practices for an effective integrated pest management plan.
In addition to sanitation strategies, water management represents a key aspect of poultry production, having a potential impact on the health, productivity and general welfare of the birds. A holistic view will help better understand the impact of different water additive categories and their physiological effects on birds.
Genetics, an ever changing business. Learn about all the changes that go into genetics such as selection traits, metabolic energy release, growth rates and more…
Your individual efforts to control avian infectious bronchitis are not paying off? What lessons can be learned from other animal production sectors having to deal with such diseases? Regional control projects!
Many of us thought that the solution for this disease had been found several years ago. Even forgotten? However, the sudden increase in the number of cases, in their severity and tenacity have been the source of headaches for many.
Are there potential solutions to keeping our head above water?