USDA announces transition to preventive plan for Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing that effective today, we are transitioning our virulent Newcastle disease (vND) efforts in southern […]
Feedstuffs in Focus: Hey animal agriculture, it’s time to get personal
It’s time for livestock and poultry producers to better connect with consumers on the issues and more actively engage and communicate with consumers as to why they do what they […]
Revised enforcement guidance for recording cases of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Under OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements, COVID-19 is a recordable illness. This memorandum provides updated interim guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for enforcing the requirements of 29 CFR Part […]
California expects to release VND quarantine in June
In a brief post, California state veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones said May 22 the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture continue to make […]
Why consumers went crazy for chicken sandwiches in 2019
A viral feud between two quick service restaurant (QSR) chains over chicken sandwiches captured consumer attention in 2019, boosting sales at QSRs across the country. “Chicken sandwiches have always been table […]
How to meet the growing number of chicken consumer demands
Antibiotic free, sustainably raised, low price, fresh, local, recyclable packaging, plant-based, healthy, environmental impacts, delivery and the list goes on. The number of vocal demands from consumers in the marketplace […]
Meet the hero carrier pigeon that saved US troops during a WWI battle 100 years ago
A carrier pigeon that saved soldiers in WWI can now be found at the Pentagon. In the third floor hallway of the Pentagon, just outside the Army Chief of Staff’s […]
Henry Johnson, the one-man Army who fought off dozens of German soldiers during World War I
In May 1918, Henry Johnson found himself alone in the Argonne with a wounded ally, an empty rifle, and dozens of German soldiers closing in. He didn’t run. He fought. […]
NCC opposes petition that would declare 31 Salmonella strains as adulterants
NCC today filed comments to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) opposing a petition filed in late January that requested FSIS declare dozens of Salmonella strains as adulterants. Food […]
One Health Certified program builds consumer trust
A new certification and labeling program proven to build trust with consumers is here for 2020. As part of WATT Global Media’s 2020 Chicken Marketing Summit webinar series, Dr. Don Ritter […]