Mutant strains of Salmonella make infection more aggressive in commercial poultry, study shows
In Brazil, a group of researchers supported by FAPESP created mutant forms of Salmonella to understand the mechanisms that favor colonization of the intestinal tract of chickens by these pathogenic bacteria and find better ways to combat the infection they cause.
Stephanie Benedict is pursuing her passion
But also many creatures of the feathered variety, like chickens. However, did you know? Even though chickens are the most widespread and abundant domestic livestock in the world, both farmers and backyard hobbyists have a difficult time finding a veterinarian who specializes in poultry.That’s where Stephanie Benedict comes (or should we say, flaps?) to the rescue!
Broad beans versus soybeans as feedstuff for dual-purpose chickens
Current practices of the poultry industry have raised ethical and ecological concerns: ethical concerns include the culling of day-old male chicks of egg-laying breeds; ecological concerns include the import of large quantities of soybeans for feedstuff.