First comprehensive analysis of global impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) estimates resistance itself caused 1.27 million deaths in 2019 – more deaths than HIV/AIDS or malaria – and that antimicrobial-resistant infections played a role in 4.95 million deaths. Estimates for 204 countries and territories confirm AMR as a global health threat, with worst impacts in low- […]
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute and the University of Kent used the gene editing technology CRISPR/Cas9 to create female-only and male-only mice litters. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could provide a genetic solution for the male chick layer dilemma. “We have developed a method for 100% efficient sex selection of offspring sex in
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Global poultry trade affected by Coronavirus Global poultry trade affected by Coronavirus Analysts believe China’s supply of poultry and egg products are likely to be affected over the next 6 months due to the ongoing battle against Coronavirus. Poultry prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks with restrictions placed on moving birds
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Finding a vaccine for red mite. Finding a vaccine for red mite. Red mite is a pervasive pest in both the laying hen and broiler breeder sectors. It can cause significant production problems, act as a vector for disease and even increase mortality. Jake Davies reports from Scotland where research is underway to
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