Animal welfare and Salmonella enteritidis control in layers

摘要

Salmonella prevention, animal welfare and other topics of interest for egg producers were presented at the Iowa Egg Industry Symposium. The Iowa Egg Industry Symposium sponsored and organized by the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicineand ISU Extension has become the major fall education forum for egg producers in the Midwest region. This year's program drew around 200 attendees from 18 states and four countries. The presentations focused on the current feed ingredient supply situation; animal welfare agreements, certification and management; and strategies to control Salmonella enteritidis in your flock.