Poultry Processor Workshop to focus on continuous improvement in the plant
Poultry processing plant management plays an important role in today’s fast-paced poultry industry. USPOULTRY’s 2016 Poultry Processor Workshop will provide the latest information on the new technology, management techniques and […]
US egg farmers face $6 billion bill to go cage-free
American farmers face an “impossible” task in switching at least half their egg production to cage free before a 2025 deadline set by more than 130 retailers, restaurants and food […]
New paper test helps detect Salmonella
A new paper-based test could prevent people falling ill from foodborne pathogens, and improve food testing, according to research published in the journal Analytical Chemistry. Current testing for pathogens in […]
CPF welcomes two new members
Klarion The Klarion System is part of Spraying Systems Co.’s product offering. Spraying Systems Co., the leader in spray technology has more than 75 years of experience with cleaning solutions […]
APHIS Administrator officially names Dr. Jack Shere as Chief Veterinary Officer and Veterinary Services Deputy Administrator
Almost two month ago, I announced Dr. Jack Shere, as USDA’s acting Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services (VS). Today, I’m pleased to announce his appointment […]
180-day checkup on antibiotic resistance plan
In the first 180 days following the release of the Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (CARB) National Action Plan, the U.S. government has taken steps to improve antibiotic stewardship and reporting […]
Legislature approves minimum wage increase, sending historic measure to Gov. Jerry Brown
In a move that puts the state at the forefront of efforts to raise wages for low-income workers across the country, state lawmakers approved a sweeping plan Thursday to raise […]
Plea deal reached in chicken cruelty case
The case that charged two defendants with animal cruelty for mistreating thousands of hens at their poultry farm southwest of Keyes came to a close March 22 with a plea […]
Why Whole Foods wants a slower-growing chicken
A century ago, your typical chicken was really kind of scrawny. It took about four months to grow to a weight of 3 pounds. One result: Americans really didn’t eat […]
Breeding ducks hit by latest South Korean bird flu outbreak
An outbreak of H5N8 highly pathogenic avian influenza has been discovered in South Korea. The affected farm was a duck-breeding operation in Gyeonggi-Do province. Twenty birds died from the disease, […]