Gene editing to enhance production in developing nations
Poultry production in low to middle income nations could substantially benefit from transferring beneficial genes between breeds to produced offspring with useful characteristics, researchers claim. Sterile male and female chicken […]
Why Gov. Newsom wants to invest nearly $90 million in Turlock livestock lab
Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked for $88.6 million to build a livestock health lab in Turlock much better than the one already there. Backers say the project would help assure […]
Congress mulls tightening eligibility for stimulus checks
Congress is eyeing tightening eligibility requirements on qualifying for the next stimulus check as it crafts its $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. President Biden is proposing a $1,400 stimulus check as […]
Ingredient selection for broiler feed
Broiler feed accounts for approximately 70% of broiler production, and ingredients are the major contributor. Ingredients play important roles in pellet quality and broiler performance. In general, ingredient selection often […]
European Union: EU 2021 Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products
For 2021, the European Commission allocated a total of 182.9 million euros for the promotion of the European Union’s agri-food products both in Europe and worldwide. The focus is on […]
Details matter when it comes to ILT vaccination success
Attention to detail is key to successfully vaccinating broiler flocks against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), according to a poultry health expert. Tim Cummings, DVM, senior technical services veterinarian, Zoetis, said managing ILT […]
America’s chicken obsession is shifting to dark meat
I sat down at an outdoor table at New York City’s Hudson Yards one bright May afternoon with a bag containing two of star chef David Chang’s entries in the […]
India emerges as a burgeoning market for plant-based meat substitutes
A large vegetarian population and greater demand for healthy foods are fueling the rapid expansion of plant-based meat substitutes in India. While the concept of plant-based meats is new to […]
Chicken supply chain makes plans to bounce forward in 2021
Consumers shifted how and where they bought their food during the pandemic. Retailers want to hold onto sales gains while foodservice outlets aren’t just looking to bounce back, they want […]
CDC: Vaccinated people can return to normal life
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume life without any restrictions, according to long-awaited federal guidance released Thursday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]