Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Poultry

Poultry refers to domesticated birds that are raised for their meat and eggs. Poultry farming has become an integral part of the global food industry, supported by the growing demand for eggs and chicken meat around the world. The veterinary care of poultry is an essential aspect of ensuring their health and product…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2575-1212 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Poultry refers to domesticated birds that are raised for their meat and eggs. Poultry farming has become an integral part of the global food industry, supported by the growing demand for eggs and chicken meat around the world. The veterinary care of poultry is an essential aspect of ensuring their health and productivity. One of the most significant challenges that poultry farming faces is disease. Infectious and contagious diseases can quickly spread amongst a flock, leading to high mortality rates and reduced productivity. Regular veterinary care is critical to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases in poultry. This includes regular check-ups, vaccinations, and administering preventive treatments against common diseases. In addition to disease prevention, veterinary care also plays a vital role in monitoring the growth and performance of poultry. Veterinarians can provide advice on the best dietary practices, environmental conditions, and breeding practices to ensure optimal growth and productivity of the flock. Their expertise is also essential in identifying any abnormalities and providing necessary treatments such as deworming, parasite control, and other interventions. Furthermore, veterinary care plays an important role in supporting food safety and ensuring that poultry products meet the required standards. Regular testing and monitoring of flocks for diseases and infections deemed harmful to human health are carried out before such products can be released into the market. This is crucial in maintaining the safety of the food chain and protecting the public from health risks. In conclusion, veterinary care plays a critical role in ensuring the health, productivity, and safety of poultry farming. Regular veterinary check-ups and treatments are essential in disease prevention, monitoring growth and performance and, maintaining food safety standards. The support and expertise of veterinary healthcare professionals are essential in promoting optimal conditions for poultry farming and fulfilling global food demand.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Poultry, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Veterinary Healthcare (ISSN 2575-1212).

Journal editorial board
Martin Svoboda · Czech Republic

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