China tariff exemptions boost U.S. poultry shipments
U.S. chicken products are entering China without retaliatory tariffs after Beijing made poultry eligible for exemptions to the extra duties, shippers and an industry group said on Thursday. The additional […]
Swift communication key to limiting the risk of poultry disease outbreaks
Excellent systems of communication between farm staff and veterinarians are critical when it comes to managing disease outbreaks and reducing their potential spread. Eric Heskett, DVM, PhD, at Case Farms […]
Avian influenza outbreaks highlight the importance of biosecurity
Since the end of 2019, there have been reports of avian influenza in several European countries, including Hungary, Poland, and Romania. The virus detected in these outbreaks is a highly […]
Chicken Marketing Summit 2020 registration open
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 […]
Coronaviruses commonly affect livestock, poultry
While many people are hearing about coronavirus for the first time as the COVID-19 strain infects people and causes global panic, coronaviruses are not new to livestock and poultry producers, […]
Population and climate pressure are coming
The planet is getting warmer and more crowded. The chicken industry will likely play an outsized role in feeding this world of the future, but plant-based foods could represent a […]
E. coli vaccination in broilers: Is it worth the cost?
Vaccination has been shown to protect broilers from E. coli infection. But is it worth the cost? According to recent studies, E. coli vaccination may actually help broiler producers boost […]
Chicken Marketing Summit 2020 registration open
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 […]
China’s top container ports unclog backlog as virus curbs ease
China’s top container ports are loosening the backlog of cargoes on their docks as workers return to their jobs after coronavirus travel curbs that kept them away and jammed up […]
The evolution of meat and poultry packaging
Like many other segments in the food industry, meat and poultry packaging is evolving with more aesthetically pleasing and more functional packages. There are stand-up pouches (SUP), flat bottom bags, and […]