Processing aids are safe and effective tools to kill foodborne pathogens, NCC says in response to recent Washington Post article
“Food safety is our top priority and we rely on the latest and best science to continuously improve our products and constantly strive to decrease the risk of potential foodborne […]
Person-to-person H7N9 transmission: First case detailed in new report
The case of a father and daughter in China who both became infected with H7N9 bird flu provides the strongest evidence yet that the virus can transmit from person to […]
2013 CPF Annual Conference
The California Poultry Federation Annual Conference is set for Sept. 19-20 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA. We couldn’t hold this popular event without the help of sponsoring […]
Person-to-person H7N9 transmission: First case detailed in new report
The case of a father and daughter in China who both became infected with H7N9 bird flu provides the strongest evidence yet that the virus can transmit from person to […]
Chicken diapers? CDC issues Salmonella warning for chicken farmers keeping animals as pets
As the urban farming movement continues to grow, health officials are raising a red flag about Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard flocks. There is particular concern about people bringing chickens […]
USDA reviews use of bacteria-killing chemicals
The Agriculture Department is reviewing research that shows new bacteria-killing chemicals used in chicken slaughterhouses may be masking the presence of salmonella and other pathogens that remain on the birds […]
2013 CPF Annual Conference
The California Poultry Federation Annual Conference is set for Sept. 19-20 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA. We couldn’t hold this popular event without the help of sponsoring […]
Government acknowledges costs, but not connections to RFS
The National Turkey Federation welcomed Wednesday afternoon’s House Energy and Commerce Committee’s opening round of hearings to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Stating that it is time to undertake […]
Farm bill on hold
Congress is set to adjourn for its August recess on Aug. 2 without further action on the farm bill. Members of Congress won’t return to Washington until Sept. 9. They […]
Dr. Denise Brinson named Senior Coordinator of NPIP
Veterinary Services is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Denise Brinson as Senior Coordinator, National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). The National Poultry Improvement Plan is a cooperative Industry-State-Federal Program […]