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

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.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:11 Dan Wilson, DVM, Wilson Vet Co.
0:20 E. coli bacteria in egg layers
2:45 Properly diagnosing E. coli
4:24 E. coli vaccination protocols
6:40 Alternative layer production challenges

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