Update on proposed rules under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
FDA appreciates the extensive input it has received and continues to receive on the various proposed rules under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Agency is committed to […]
H7N9 detected in south China poultry farm
The H7N9 bird flu virus has been found in a poultry farm in the southern city of Zhuhai in Guangdong Province, the provincial agriculture department confirmed on Thursday. Samples from […]
“The Chicken ‘Miracle'”
Mike Brown, President, National Chicken Council, responds to NY Times op-ed column To the Editor: Re “The Unhealthy Meat Market” (column, March 13): Nicholas Kristof is right – no one […]
House subcommittee holds hearing on FY15 USDA budget; Vilsack reiterates support for modernizing poultry inspection
The House Agriculture Appropriations subcommittee held a hearing today with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to review the administration’s 2015 budget request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Committee members from […]
New form of poultry disease found in Washington State
A serious new form of viral poultry disease which is not known to infect humans or other animals has now been confirmed in one flock of birds in Washington state. […]
Broilers benefit from low protein diet
A low crude protein diet for broiler breeders changes body composition during the rearing period. This positively affects hatchability during the first phase and egg production during the second phase […]
South Korea culls over 6 percent of poultry to curb bird flu
South Korea has culled over 6 percent of poultry in the country to curb a bird flu outbreak that has hit farms and migratory birds nationwide, government officials said on […]
Poultry groups submit concerns about proposed injury and illness tracking regulation
Last week, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association sent a letter to the Department of Labor regarding the OSHA proposed regulation, Improve […]
California farmers: How the state feeds a nation
You know how the rest of the country likes to make fun of California, but how much would they miss us if we were gone? You can certainly bet the […]
USDA announced Cutest Bird Contest winners for February
A proud peacock with his glorious feathers spread and two beautiful blue jays feeding in a backyard are the winners in the USDA Cutest Bird Photo Contest for the month […]