Many studies show that ambient temperatures outside the normal range can negatively affect the health and performance of chickens, but there is little comparable research in turkey poults. Moreover, most chicken studies focus on extreme heat stress -- for example, 7-10°C (about 13-18°F) above an...
PSA-IS_2024-08_Turkey-poult-brooding.docx
When it comes to perches, do turkeys prefer plastic or wooden platforms? A team of scientists decided to study this question, and the results yielded a preference among the poultry. Read the summary to see which of the materials is preferred and also resulted in easier transitions for older...
Turkeys lurching New study shows plastic platforms make for a more stable—and popular—elevated turkey structure.pdf
In honor of Thanksgiving, we discussed all things turkey with Brandon Koch of Koch's Turkey Farm. This interview provided interesting insight into how turkey poults are sexed at an early age, the avenues turkey has lent itself well to, and more! #Let'sSquawkAboutIt #Holiday #Turkeys
Properly cooking poultry products is key to avoiding bacterial infections such as Campylobacter, so there are concerns that the recent popularity of undercooked chicken livers, often served as a pâté, could lead to foodborne illnesses. #Turkeys #Campylobacterjejuni ...
New Study Highlights Risk in Consuming Undercooked Turkey Livers.pdf
Preventing disease transmission between flocks is a major goal of the poultry industry, and one of those is a disease called histomoniasis. To stop outbreaks, scientists and poultry producers need a better understanding of how the disease spreads. #InterpretiveSummary ...
Mapping Histomoniasis Outbreaks Reveals Increased Risk of Housing Chickens Within 1 Mile of Turkey Flocks 2.pdf