New feed antibiotic rules shift oversight to veterinarians
News that the US Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to help phase out the use of certain antimicrobial drugs as growth promoters in livestock means there is now […]
Senator Dianne Feinstein and others introduce the “Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act”
Today Senators Feinstein and Coburn, and eight of their colleagues from both parties and every region, have introduced the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act. Senator Feinstein’s floor statement will appear […]
US poultry producers announce strong support for ‘Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act’
The National Turkey Federation and National Chicken Council, with a coalition of poultry and livestock groups, announced their support for the “Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act” which was introduced today […]
Final guidance issued on efforts to curb antibiotic use in meat animal production
In an effort to limit the further development of antibiotic resistant bacteria, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is initiating a plan to phase out the use of what it […]
NCC statement on FDA Final Guidance #213 and Veterinary Feed Directive proposal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today published its Final Guidance 213 and proposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule. FDA’s Guidance 213 implements a plan to phase out over […]
Task Force makes recommendations on nitrogen tracking and reporting system for agriculture
A final report of recommendations has been issued by the Nitrogen Tracking and Reporting Task Force. The Task Force was convened by California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen […]
Is it fowl play? Free necropsies for birds
If you keep animals and they die, state animal health experts will examine the remains and report on the cause of death. For a cow, pig or rabbit, the state […]
Sysco and US Foods agree to merge, creating a world-class foodservice company
Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) and US Foods today announced an agreement to merge, creating a world-class foodservice company. The total enterprise value of the transaction is approximately $8.2 billion and the […]
FSIS Administrator Almanza and USDA Deputy Chief of Staff MacMillan being considered to replace Hagen
Al Almanza, administrator of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and Anne MacMillan, USDA’s deputy chief of staff, are at the top of the shortlist for replacing outgoing Undersecretary for Food […]
Senator Dianne Feinstein and Ron Foster discuss poultry issues
Ron Foster discusses chicken, salmonella and other USDA issues with Senator Dianne Feinstein this week in San Francisco. Foster, CEO of Foster Farms, and CPF President Bill Mattos talked with […]