6 components of effective avian flu vaccination
The USDA has not approved a highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccination program, but the agency has examined what details would be necessary for such a program to be effective if […]
Americans to eat 1.3 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl 50
Yes, that is 1.3 billion, with a “b.” With the second biggest eating day of the year after Thanksgiving upon us – Super Bowl Sunday – there’s no hotter time […]
3 economic projections for the poultry market in 2016
The U.S. poultry market should keep a close eye on China’s economy over the coming year, Dr. Paul Aho said. The U.S. economy, and, subsequently, the poultry market, continue to […]
Report: US the ‘largest beneficiary’ of TPP
A new report says that while all member countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership stand to benefit from the trade agreement, the U.S. has the most to gain. The report from […]
North West Chicken Council Annual Meeting
The Northwest Chicken Council (NWCC) held its annual reception and meeting last week at the Heathman Lodge, Vancouver, WA. The meeting was well attended by Washington and Oregon poultry producers, […]
Clifford taking new assignment within APHIS
John Clifford, who has served as the Department of Agriculture’s chief veterinarian for the last 12 years, will be taking a new job at the end of March, according to […]
NAFTA countries sign letter on avian flu
In a historic government/industry collaboration, the U.S., Canada and Mexico and their respective poultry and egg industries jointly announced Jan. 19 that they have entered into an arrangement to enhance […]
Forget the weather–what’s the chicken wing outlook?
No one knows yet whether the Panthers will be bound for the Super Bowl (we hope, we hope, we hope). But I can predict one thing: Chicken wing sales will […]
California Attorney General Kamala Harris in Modesto
Yesterday California Attorney General Kamala Harris, candidate for the United States Senate, was joined at a “Meet and Greet” reception in Modesto, CA with over 80 representatives from various commodity […]
Brazilian poultry industry growth to continue in 2016
The outlook for the Brazilian poultry industry in 2016 is broadly positive, believes the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). The association forecasts that, despite an unfavorable economic environment at […]