Survey: Curiosity is main reason for people trying plant-based meat alternatives
Curiosity, even more so than environmental or health concerns, ranked as the No. 1 reason why many consumers try plant-based meat alternatives, according to a survey released Jan. 30 by […]
Hundreds of millions of chickens at risk of being wiped out with much of China locked down due to virus
Following its pork crisis, China’s poultry farmers are now in dire straits because of the coronavirus outbreak. Millions of chickens may soon perish in coming days as much-needed feed is […]
Advancements in industry sustainability programs highlighted during the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit at the 2020 IPPE
“The efficiency and the way we produce animal protein in the United States is far better than the way many other countries do it. Everything comes down to transparency and […]
2019 in review: ASF, VND dominate animal health, nutrition coverage
In 2019, outbreaks of animal disease ranked high in the nutrition and health topic areas for Feedstuffs, with ongoing and evolving situations with the global outbreak of African swine fever […]
California State Veterinarian update for fairs and shows with poultry
This advisory is in response to numerous questions about the current risk of spreading virulent Newcastle disease via poultry at fairs and shows.We have delayed posting this advisory in an […]
CPF Winter Board Meeting and PAC Reception March 3-4, 2020
Click here for Online Registration The 2020 California Poultry Federation (CPF) Winter Board of Directors meeting is March 3 – 4, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. Please register online! […]
Applications being accepted for poultry industry Safety Recognition Award
The Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program is currently accepting applications from poultry industry facilities with outstanding safety programs. The program is open to National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation […]
Chicken Marketing Summit 2020 announces registration launch, theme
Registration is now open with early bird savings available for the 2020 Chicken Marketing Summit. This annual executive conference, hosted by WATT Global Media, is scheduled for July 19-21, 2020 […]
Flock management tips for broilers: Pre-processing management, have a checklist in place
Attention to detail during the final phase of production ensures that broilers are transferred to the processing plant in optimal condition; meeting processing parameters and minimizing the impact on bird […]
The importance of flock uniformity
Flock uniformity is becoming an increasingly important driver for farmers and processors alike. However, until now there has been no definitive way of measuring or benchmarking this. With consumer demands […]