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 […]
Bowl game puts Livingston’s Foster Farms in national spotlight
A certain poultry producer based in Livingston will get national TV exposure Tuesday night via the Foster Farms Bowl. The Stanford-Maryland matchup on ESPN will help spread the word about […]
Egg prices likely to rise amid laws mandating cage-free henhouses
If your eggs seem a little pricier, consider the recent changes on Frank Hilliker’s ranch. In the last six months, the third-generation egg farmer in central San Diego County has […]
California growers fear Pres. Obama’s executive action on immigration will intensify farm labor shortage
Farmers already scrambling to find workers in California – the nation’s leading grower of fruits, vegetables and nuts – fear an even greater labor shortage under President Barack Obama’s executive […]
H5N8 found in Oregon
Oregon activated a multi-agency response plan following the discovery of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza in a flock of domestic birds in Winston, Ore., in Douglas County. On Dec. 20, […]
USPOULTRY Foundation allocates $268,434 in student recruiting grants
The USPOULTRY Foundation has awarded student recruiting grants totaling approximately $268,434 to the six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 23 other institutions with industry-related programs. The Foundation provides […]