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 […]
RAMP-UP Act will help meat & poultry processors access inspection to meet demand
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota and former Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma, joined Reps. Sanford Bishop of Georgia, Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, Chellie Pingree of Maine, G.T. […]
Enhancing food safety to feed the world’s growing population
Poultry is an affordable source of high quality protein and globally the most consumed meat. However, there are challenges that the poultry industry faces in terms of food safety issues […]
Shift to cage-free egg production prompts need to revise health and management plans
Vaccinations and other preventative health measures are more critical than ever as the US egg industry shifts toward cage-free and no-antibiotics-ever production, according to an industry expert. Ian Rubinoff, DVM, […]
Poultry industry partners with OSHA on Safe + Sound Week
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council (NCC) and National Turkey Federation (NTF) are pleased to again partner with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for […]
Swine flu strain with human pandemic potential increasingly found in pigs in China
What the world doesn’t need now is a pandemic on top of a pandemic. So a new finding that pigs in China are more and more frequently becoming infected with […]
USDA urged to give producers time to trial Campylobacter and Salmonella interventions
Greater flexibility is needed in official Salmonella and Campylobacter testing regimes in order to support poultry producers and processors who are trialing new interventions to tackle both pathogens. Dr. Ashley […]