Reducing Heat Stress in Poultry: What Helps and Why
Heat stress is not solved by one packet or trick. This review explains why airflow, shade, water, feeding time, and layered prevention come first.
Phytogenic Feed Additives in Poultry: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Oregano, garlic, and essential oils contain active compounds—but ‘natural’ does not mean standardized or proven. This review separates biological promise from treatment claims.
Bordetella avium PCR Testing in Poultry: What the Assays Can—and Cannot—Tell Us
A PCR result can identify Bordetella avium DNA, but it cannot diagnose the flock by itself. Here is what these assays add—and what still requires clinical context.
Prevalence of Select Intestinal Parasites in Alabama Backyard Poultry Flocks
Parasites are common in backyard poultry, but guessing is not a plan. This review explains Alabama flock data on coccidia, worms, and other intestinal organisms.
Backyard Poultry Biosecurity: What Works in Real Life
Biosecurity works only when people can actually do it. This review explains why backyard poultry disease prevention needs realistic, flock-sized practices.
Causes of Mortality in Backyard Poultry in Eight States in the United States
What do backyard chickens actually die from when submitted to diagnostic labs? This review explains a multi-state mortality study—and what it means for protecting your flock.