NCC to Dietary Guidelines Committee: ‘Don’t mess with lean meat’
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) in a closed-door meeting last month approved removal of lean meat from proposed healthy diet recommendations. The advisory group is charged with revising […]
Avian influenza found in Port Angeles backyard flock
The same strain of avian influenza that killed two Benton County flocks has been found in a mixed backyard flock on the other side of Washington state. The remaining 118 […]
Animal antibiotic study launched by Colorado State University
Colorado State University researchers are conducting a series of studies to track antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the animal agriculture industry in an effort to determine if farm practices are contributing to […]
FSIS reports rise in recalls in 2014, but fewer related to pathogens
The number of official government recalls of meat and poultry and the total pounds recalled rose in 2014, with more allergen and labeling issues and fewer pathogen-related recalls, according to […]
CPF welcomes new member Wildenberg Farms, Inc.
Wildenberg Farms, Inc. has joined the California Poultry Federation as it’s newest member in 2015. They are a duck and quail egg producer. Darren Wildenberg is President/Owner and Cathy Wildenberg […]
Experts warn backyard chicken owners about bird flu
UC Davis animal experts have a warning for backyard chicken owners: A strain of bird flu could affect local poultry. “We want to encourage backyard owners to use the utmost […]
UC Davis launches food institute
The fate of the world’s food supply, the relationship of food to health, and the role of venture capital in farming were among a slate of issues tackled by noted […]
China poultry ban will hurt Minnesota’s producers
China’s ban on U.S. poultry and egg imports due to avian bird flu in the Pacific Northwest will hurt Minnesota poultry producers. Steve Olson with the Minnesota Turkey Growers and […]
Chicken industry adds 21,000 new direct jobs; total economic output increases $143 billion over last two years
The National Chicken Council (NCC) and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) today have made available an updated economic impact study that highlights the increased positive impact the chicken […]
Bird flu fears lead 30 countries to ban Northwest poultry
U.S. poultry exports are starting to suffer following the discovery of avian flu infections in backyard flocks in Washington and Oregon. Since infected birds were first found in mid-December, 29 countries as well […]