Russia bans poultry imports to punish U.S. over sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Wednesday banning imports of agricultural products for one year from countries that impose sanctions on Russia, the Kremlin press service RIA Novasti reported. […]
When the U.S. and Russia tussle, American chickens often pay
The feathers are really flying now. In response to U.S.-led sanctions against Russia, Moscow is banning imports of U.S. chicken. The order issued Wednesday is expected to block access to […]
Brazil poultry exporters ready to replace U.S. on Russian market
Brazil poultry farms quite easily can meet the demand for chicken on the Russian market in connection with the Russian decision to halt agriculture imports from some countries, Brazilian Animal […]
CDC says salmonella outbreak linked to Foster Farms is over
The federal agency that monitors food-borne illnesses and other related illnesses has declared that an outbreak of salmonella stemming from poultry produced by Foster Farms is over after 17 months. […]
USDA announces additional food safety requirements, new inspection system for poultry products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a critical step forward in making chicken and turkey products safer for Americans to eat. Poultry […]
Russia threatens ban on US poultry
US poultry exports to Russia may be the latest casualty in a political feud between the United States and Russia. Tensions have been high between the two countries because of […]
Study examines animal welfare views, meat purchasing choices
A new consumer survey by Purdue University shows many consumers gain knowledge of livestock and poultry welfare from animal rights organisations. A new study from Purdue University shows that overall, […]
FDA does not need to bother about antibiotics use in livestock feed: Court
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can continue to allow feeding livestock with various antibiotics, a federal appeals court decision said on Thursday. The decision came in despite public […]
Appeals court upholds labels on meat packages
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld new government rules requiring labels on packaged steaks, ribs and other cuts of meat to say where the animals were born, raised and […]
CPF welcomes new member
AirTech Vacuum is the newest member of the California Poultry Federation. AirTech Vacuum specializes in vacuum pumps and systems for the poultry/food industries, including waterless vacuum pumps for vacuum evisceration. […]