Variations in chicken genes could help fight viruses Variations in chicken genes could help fight viruses Researchers from the UK have identified variations in the genes of chicken antiviral proteins (IFITMs), which could have an impact on their ability to fight viral infections. The collaborative study, carried out by The Pirbright Institute and Imperial College […]
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OIE reports that antibiotics are still being used to boost animal growth Farmers in 45 countries still use antibiotics to boost animal growth, despite warnings from health experts and bans on the practice in many parts of the world, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday. Of 155 countries that reported data
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Brace yourself for a brutal winter: Experts say disruptions in the polar vortex could cause temperatures to plummet in parts of the US Brace yourself for a brutal winter: Experts say disruptions in the polar vortex could cause temperatures to plummet in parts of the US The Eastern United States could be in for a
5 keys to successful antibiotic-free poultry production There are five guiding principles to successful antibiotic-free poultry production, according to Charles Hofacre, president, Southern Poultry Research Group and University of Georgia professor emeritus. Hofacre spoke last week at the first Feed Strategy Conference, presented by WATT Global Media during the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta. The five
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