Live-vaccine program a ‘must have’ to deal with cage-free E. coli challenge

<p>A higher risk of bacterial challenges in cage-free egg production means a live-vaccination program against E. coli is a “must-have minimum” for flocks reared in alternative systems, said Dan Wilson, DVM, PhD, of Wilson Veterinary Company, Indiana.<br/><br/>Chapters:<br/>0:00 Intro<br/>0:11 Dan Wilson, DVM, Wilson Vet Co.<br/>0:20 E. coli bacteria in egg layers<br/>2:45 Properly diagnosing E. coli<br/>4:24 E. coli vaccination protocols<br/>6:40 Alternative layer production challenges<br/><br/>________________________________________________<br/>Poultry Health Today is a news publication sponsored by Zoetis designed to bring broiler, layer and turkey producers the latest news and insights on poultry health, welfare, performance and sustainability. <br/><br/>Visit us at PoultryHealthToday.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. <br/><br/>For more on our sponsor, visit Zoetis.com.</p>