Spiking applications in broiler breeders and its effect on reproduction performance

Sabah, S.; Dikmen, Bilgehan Yılmaz

doi:10.1080/00439339.2023.2208386

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“…The primary broiler breeder companies follow strict biosecurity; however, the integrators with broiler parents face challenges in maintaining strict biosecurity to prevent the occurrence of diseases as these birds are kept for a longer period of time compared to broilers [32]. To maintain flock fertility, spike males are introduced to older flocks, and this may represent a biosecurity breach as there is a high chance of pathogen transmission [33]. Moreover, non-integrator farms are more difficult to control as they are not under the direct supervision of the parent company [32].…”

Section: Broiler Breeder Industry and Its Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These primary disease agents should be controlled by periodic monitoring and surveillance [31]. Furthermore, the spike males introduced to the flock must be from the same source and tested for important disease conditions, including APEC infections [33]. When the flock ages, the bird's immune system gets compromised, eggshell thickness decreases, and the chick's quality gets affected.…”

Section: Biosecurity and Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) in Broiler Breeders: An Overview

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Zhang,

Adhikari

et al. 2023

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Poultry meat is one of the major animal protein sources necessary to meet the global protein demand. Sustainability in broiler production is the key to achieving its continuous supply, and broiler breeders play a critical role in maintaining this sustainability by providing good quality chicks. Colibacillosis, the disease caused by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC), causes severe economic losses to the poultry industry globally. Moreover, APEC causes an additional burden among broiler breeders, such as a decrease in egg production and mortality among these birds. There is vertical transmission of APEC to the broiler chicks through eggs, resulting in increased first-week mortality and subsequent horizontal transmission at the hatchery. In this regard, the vertical transmission of antibiotic resistance genes is another concern that needs attention. Controlling several diseases in broiler breeders would possibly reduce the first-week mortality in chicks, thereby maintaining the production level. For that, constant monitoring of the bacterial populations is critical. Moreover, amidst the increased antibiotic resistance pattern, more focus on alternative treatment strategies like vaccines, probiotics, and bacteriophages is necessary. Future research focusing on strategies to mitigate APEC in broiler breeders would be one of the finest solutions for sustainable broiler production.

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Section: Broiler Breeder Industry and Its Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Biosecurity and Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%