Now more than ever, vaccination critical for managing Salmonella in layer flocks
Now more than ever, vaccination critical for managing Salmonella in layer flocks Increased regulatory pressure to control Salmonella means strategic vaccinations are more critical than ever before, according to […]
Survey: Automated data collection growing in the poultry industry
Automated data collection is taking hold in the poultry industry, according to the results of a new survey of poultry producers. In the fourth quarter of 2020, a majority of […]
Bird flu outbreak in Japan spreads to fifth prefecture
Bird flu has been detected in a fifth Japanese prefecture, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, as a wave of infections at poultry farms sparks the Japan’s worst outbreak in […]
U.S. poultry industry Provides 2.1 million jobs; economic impact up 15 percent in two years
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the […]
APHIS announces $14.4m for animal health research projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding $14.4 million to 76 projects with states, universities, and other partners to strengthen programs to […]
Opportunities for the egg industry remain untapped
Emphasizing healthy living and nutrition among consumers brings a big opportunity for the egg sector, according to young egg industry leaders. Many of this year’s International Egg Commission young egg […]
Diestel doubles down on turkey raising practices
Diestel Turkey Ranch celebrated one court win only to be faced with two additional lawsuits. But the company is steadfast in the validity of its farming and turkey production practices. […]
Congressional Hispanic Caucus endorses Costa for Agriculture Committee chairmanship
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), who is seeking the chairmanship of the House Agriculture Committee, earned the endorsement of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) for his long track record of fighting for the Latino community:IIn […]
Food, ag industry likely to be priority for vaccine, but timing uncertain
The Trump administration’s plans for distributing COVID-19 vaccines put a priority on inoculating workers in the food and agriculture sector, but how quickly the shots become available to the industry […]
EFSA warns of rapid spread
A warning of a high risk of avian flu spreading to previously unaffected EU countries has been issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). According to a report from […]