Chicken Marketing Summit 2020 announces registration launch, theme
Registration is now open with early bird savings available for the 2020 Chicken Marketing Summit. This annual executive conference, hosted by WATT Global Media, is scheduled for July 19-21, 2020 […]
Flock management tips for broilers: Pre-processing management, have a checklist in place
Attention to detail during the final phase of production ensures that broilers are transferred to the processing plant in optimal condition; meeting processing parameters and minimizing the impact on bird […]
The importance of flock uniformity
Flock uniformity is becoming an increasingly important driver for farmers and processors alike. However, until now there has been no definitive way of measuring or benchmarking this. With consumer demands […]
Chick holding: 4 important principles
After take-off on hatch day, day-old chicks are stored for a period of time before being moved to the farm. Chick storage time can vary considerably, from just a couple […]
China reports first H5N6 bird flu in Sichuan poultry farm: Ministry
China’s agriculture ministry said the highly pathogenic H5N6 strain of avian flu had been found in a poultry farm in southwestern Sichuan province. Read more
California state veterinarian awarded at IPPE
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones was honored with the US Poultry and Egg Association’s Lamplighter Award yesterday at the International Poultry Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta. The award […]
Trump signs USMCA trade pact
President Trump signed the USMCA trade pact at a White House ceremony this morning. Trump called USMCA “a tremendous breakthrough for American agriculture”. “Canada will finally provide great access for […]
California has been passing tough animal welfare laws. A court just handed the state a big victory.
For more than a decade, foie gras producers have been fighting to stop California from banning foie gras. Their argument: that some states imposing different, higher animal welfare standards violates […]
U.S. poultry companies poised for success in China
After a long ban on poultry products, U.S. poultry companies are preparing to meet substantial demand in China. Expectations are for chicken products to begin entering the Chinese market in […]
USDA confirms additional case of Virulent Newcastle Disease
During the week of January 10 – January 16, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed one additional premises as positive for virulent […]