USDA update on Farm Bill implementation progress
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill into law on December 20th, 2018 and the […]
Immediate ‘beep’ if farm biosecurity is ignored
new preliminary study in Canada examines how technology used in hospitals can boost protocol compliance rates on poultry farms. No matter the type of farm, or generally where it’s located […]
Plant-based vaccines to prevent Newcastle Disease
Plans to develop novel plant-based vaccines to prevent Newcastle Disease are underway as part of a joint UK academic/research institute project. The four-year project, jointly led by the University of […]
Veterinarian: Virulent Newcastle disease in California at a standstill
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service did not confirm any new premises as positive for virulent Newcastle disease (vND) during the week of […]
SmartFarm will build the farm of the future
On the farm of the future, drones will fly over forests and crops to communicate with robots embedded in harvesting equipment on the ground. Sensors on livestock and in field […]
Signing ceremony sets terms of NBAF transfer from Homeland Security to USDA
Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (PDF, 3.1 MB) that formally outlines how the departments […]
Omega-3 fatty acids influence chick development
O&T Farms Ltd., in collaboration with the University of Guelph in Ontario, initiated a series of research projects focused on developmental programming in both broiler and pullet breeding stock that […]
Transporting turkeys in challenging conditions
Transporting poultry from farm to slaughterhouse is a challenging endeavor even in perfect conditions and minimizing bird stress is not only a boon for welfare, it means birds arrive with […]
Maslow’s Pyramid: Self-actualization for chickens?
What makes a chicken happy? And why consider a chicken’s happiness? As poultry veterinarians, we continually strive to improve the welfare of animals to help them reach their full potential. […]
Rabobank: African Swine Fever affects China’s pork consumption
China’s pork consumption has dropped by 10% to 15%, year-to-date, by our estimates, driven by food safety concerns. The level of consumption change varies greatly between the different distribution channels. […]