Reductions in medically important antimicrobials reflect industry stewardship
Reductions in the use of medically important antimicrobials demonstrate the poultry industry’s commitment to stewardship of these valuable medications, Randall Singer, DVM, MPVM, PhD, told Poultry Health Today. Singer’s comments […]
Virginia aims to improve water quality by transporting tons of poultry waste around the state
Virginia has a novel new approach to meeting its water quality goals: moving chicken waste around the state. As the 2025 deadline for Chesapeake Bay cleanup approaches, the commonwealth is […]
Scott Zacky passes away
Funeral services will be held October 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles for former California Poultry Federation board member Scott Zacky, 55, a former […]
National Chicken Council unveils new sustainability resources
With the help of technology, modern breeding, nutrient management, feed conversion and improved animal husbandry practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, […]
Red meat, poultry production in US maintain record patterns
While the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Asia and plant-based protein “meat” alternatives in the United States may be garnering most of the headlines, US red meat and […]
Helping contract growers’ transition to no-antibiotics-ever broiler production
Successful transition from conventional to no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) broiler production requires awareness of all the changes needed and lots of advance planning, Tom Tabler. PhD, poultry specialist, Mississippi State University Extension, […]
California Poultry Federation honors industry members and supporters at 2019 Annual Conference Banquet
The California Poultry Federation (CPF) 2019 Annual Conference, attended by industry leaders, decision makers and affiliates, honored industry members and supporters at their recent meeting September 19 and 20 in […]
Best Practice on the Farm: Water Chlorination During Production
Water is an essential nutrient for birds. Providing a clean water supply throughout production promotes bird health, welfare and performance, which is important regardless of the production system used. Water […]
USPOULTRY announces 2020 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award competition
USPOULTRY is accepting nominations for the 2020 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production. Those eligible for […]
Secretary Perdue statement on signing of US-Japan trade agreement
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding the signing of the new United States-Japan Trade Agreement: “This agreement between the United States and Japan is […]