China bans all U.S. poultry and eggs due to avian influenza
The Chinese government announced Monday it will ban all imports of U.S. poultry and egg products because of recent detections in the U.S. of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in […]
Avian flu outbreaks erupt in Taiwan; Utah boosts biosecurity
Authorities in Taiwan have halted transportation of poultry following the discovery of the H5N2 and highly pathogenic H5N8 strains of avian flu on six poultry farms, while agricultural officials in […]
Federal judge blocks California’s ban on foie gras
Foie gras lovers in California can rejoice after a federal judge on Wednesday blocked the state’s ban on the sale of the fatty duck and goose liver. U.S. District Judge […]
Agriculture groups unite to end Cuban embargo
Prominent U.S. food and agriculture associations and companies, including the National Chicken Council, announced the formation of a coalition that seeks to advance trade relations between the United States and […]
Utah poultry owners asked to take bird flu precautions
Utah’s wildlife and agriculture agencies are advising hunters and residents with backyard poultry flocks to be aware that two strains of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) have been detected […]
New vet oversight rules will affect more than half antimicrobials sold
Most medically important antimicrobials used in livestock today will be affected by impending changes to their use in animal health, according to Greg Cima, writing in the Journal of the […]
USDA cracks down on chicken labeling, requires more disclosure of additives
USDA is demanding that processors label raw chicken and other products more clearly to ensure consumers are aware of added saltwater and other solutions. A final rule to be published […]
Industry pushes for meat in Dietary Guidelines
Meat industry stakeholders raised strong objections to dietary guidance that encourages consumers to eat less lean animal protein. A draft recommendation by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee said a […]
Bird flu outbreak expands in Washington State; other nations take new steps
Officials in Washington State are investigating a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza in a second area where almost 50 birds died at a backyard flock in Benton City, Wash. The […]
Mexico consumes 3 million turkeys on Christmas, New Year’s Day
For Christmas and New Year’s Day dinners, it is estimated that Mexicans will consume a total of 3 million turkeys, 34 percent of which came from domestic production with the […]