CPF welcomes new member Azomite Mineral Products Inc.
AZOMITE® is a highly materialized Hydrated Sodium Calcium AluminoSilicate (HSCAS) originating from a volcanic ash deposit located in Central Utah. The gritty asymmetric shape of the volcanic ash combined with […]
APHIS announces 2020 open period for Farm Bill Funding opportunities supporting animal disease preparedness and response activities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking project proposals for fiscal year (FY) 2020 funding for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and […]
FDA issues draft guidances to facilitate new animal drug submissions
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced July 14 the availability of four draft guidance documents that, if finalized, may encourage animal drug sponsors to use “innovative approaches as they […]
Dr. Ram Saini, dear friend of the California poultry industry, passes away suddenly
Dr. Ram Saini passed away Tuesday July 7, 2020 in Turlock. Dr. Saini spent many years as a boardmember for the California Poultry Federation. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, […]
Brashears: Meat, poultry plants came back quickly, safely
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety Mindy Brashears praised the country’s meat and poultry processing industry for its resilience in returning to production at […]
Sensor technology helps reveal mite infestations in chickens
Blood-feeding livestock mites can be detected with wearable sensor technology, according to researchers with the University of California-Riverside (UCR). To help farmers detect mite infestations, a team of entomologists, computer scientists […]
Veterinarians play critical role in backyard poultry and livestock welfare, as well as human health
Backyard poultry and small-scale livestock agriculture are a growing trend in the U.S., even in large cities such as Seattle, Portland, Denver and San Francisco. Residents raising backyard poultry and […]
Everything you need to know about the CPF 2020 Annual Conference and Meeting
The 2020 California Poultry Federation (CPF) Annual Conference and Meeting is September 17 – 18, 2020 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa in Monterey. You will save money by […]
Meat, eggs and poultry play key role in improved nutrition
New research from UC Davis highlights the pivotal role of animal protein for family nutrition in developing countries. Nearly 150 million children in the world suffer from stunted growth, a […]
7 things you should say to your team more often to inspire them
As a leader, knowing how to communicate with your team is essential to your organization’s success. Your ability to say the right thing at the right time can prove truly […]