Vilsack says biosecurity key to stopping avian influenza
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling on farmers to help stop the spread of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. This week, the secretary penned an article detailing what USDA has […]
The role of technology in ensuring sustainable poultry production
Poultry farming has evolved significantly over the years, and technology plays a pivotal role in shaping its future. From small-scale backyard operations to large industrial units, advancements in technology have […]
FFAR’s Rapid Response Program welcomes avian flu research proposals
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is spreading across the country and infecting a range of animals from birds to sea mammals. Recently, the virus has spread to dairy cattle and […]
Top 10 poultry consumer trends of 2024 (so far)
Follow links to the most popular consumer trends articles and blogs from WATTPoultry in the first half of the year. Here are the 10 most-read new consumer trends articles during […]
Agreement Reached to Reform Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to Create a Better, Fairer System for Workers and Employers
Today, the Fix PAGA coalition, representing non-profits, social justice advocates, family farmers, health care providers and businesses, announced their support for legislation to reform California’s broken Private Attorneys General Act […]
Mike Brown Retires from NCC; Gary Kushner Named Interim President
After serving for more than 13 years, Mike Brown has retired from his role as President of the National Chicken Council (NCC), NCC Chairman Randy Day announced today. “We thank […]
Biden rules issued from now on vulnerable to repeal if he loses
The Biden administration has either reached, or is fast approaching, the date after which Congress can vacate rules across the federal government under the Congressional Review Act should President Joe […]
Eyeing Trump presidency, conservatives want to delay funding fight
Some conservatives argue extending the stopgap past January would allow Trump, should he win, more input on how government funding runs through most of next year. Other conservatives have made […]
Report looks at best practices for preventing floor eggs in cage-free layers, breeders
The first comprehensive literature review in 40 years presents up-to-date research and best practices to prevent floor egg laying. This behavior continues to bedevil commercial egg producers and breeders using […]
With 100M birds dead, poultry industry could serve as example as dairy farmers confront bird flu
As the U.S. dairy industry confronts a bird flu outbreak, with cases reported at dozens of farms and the disease spreading to people, the egg industry could serve as an […]