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  • Pre- and post-chill turkey sampling as a predictor of salmonella in ground turkey
    TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project by researchers at Kansas State University that aimed to evaluate the connection between indicator microorganisms and salmonella at re-hang and post-chill stages. The research was made possible in part by an endowing Foundation gift from Cargill. The research is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. A summary of the completed project: Project 739: “Use of Qualitative and Quantitative Microbial Data to Determine if Turkey Pre. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Pre- and post-chill turkey sampling as a predictor of salmonella in ground turkey appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-20By Staff Edit
  • Two new cases of HPAI detected in Neb. backyard flocks
    LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has detected two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry flocks in Nebraska. These cases represent the fourth and fifth cases of HPAI in Nebraska poultry in 2024. Case 4 was detected in a small backyard chicken flock in Sarpy County. Case 5 was detected in a large backyard mixed flock in Lancaster County. Cases of HPAI in Nebraska in 2024 include: Gage County, February 2024; Nemaha County, December 2024; Dodge County, December 2024; Sarpy County, December 2024; and Lancaster County. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Two new cases of HPAI detected in Neb. backyard flocks appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-20By Staff Edit
  • APHIS reminds animal caretakers about biosecurity importance in protecting against HPAI
    WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reminding all animal caretakers of the critical importance of biosecurity in protecting animals from highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. This reminder follows the confirmation by USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories of HPAI H5N1 detections in several species of big cats and other animals in captive wildlife facilities. It was recently reported that at least six animals died at the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium approximately 20 miles from Phoenix, Ariz., after bird flu exposure, which included a cheetah, a mountain lion, and some bird species. Many species are. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post APHIS reminds animal caretakers about biosecurity importance in protecting against HPAI appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-19By Staff Edit
  • USDA confirms HPAI in Louisiana backyard flock
    WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a non-commercial backyard flock in Bossier Parish, La.  This is the first case of HPAI in domestic birds in Louisiana during this outbreak, which began in February 2022. Samples from the flock were tested at the Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. APHIS is working closely with state animal health officials in Louisiana on a joint incident response and will. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post USDA confirms HPAI in Louisiana backyard flock appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-19By Staff Edit
  • USPOULTRY releases updated U.S. poultry antibiotic use report
    TUCKER, Ga. — Updated research has been released, supported by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, that quantifies the U.S. poultry industry’s on-farm antibiotic use. The updated report shows continued improved antibiotic stewardship and commitment to disease prevention within poultry production. As part of its commitment to the transparency and sustainability of a safe food supply, the poultry industry aims to strike a balance between the responsible use of antibiotics “medically important” to human health and keeping poultry flocks healthy. “USPOULTRY’s board of directors has supported this research for many years, which emphasizes the. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post USPOULTRY releases updated U.S. poultry antibiotic use report appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-18By Staff Edit
  • Maryland grower family wins DCA’s Malone Award for farm conservation
    GEORGETOWN, Del. — Rick and Beth Weaver of Sudlersville, Md., have earned Delmarva Chicken Association’s 2024 George (Bud) Malone Environmental Award. The Weavers, who raise organic chickens for Coleman on their farm, are the third recipients of DCA’s award for outstanding on-farm conservation and environmental design. The Weavers received a plaque, a $500 prize, and may now be nominated for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. “When you hand your farm off to the next generation, it’s in a lot better shape if you have invested in conservation. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Maryland grower family wins DCA’s Malone Award for farm conservation appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-18By Guest Author
  • Elanco Animal Health reports 3Q 2024 results
    GREENFIELD, Ind. — Elanco Animal Health Inc. reports its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, provided guidance for the fourth quarter of 2024, and tightened guidance for the full year 2024. “Elanco's expanding portfolio supported our fifth consecutive quarter of underlying organic constant currency revenue growth in the third quarter, and we continue to expect 3 percent organic constant currency growth for the full year,” Jeff Simmons, Elanco president and CEO, said. “It's exciting to see our Innovation, Portfolio and Productivity strategy come to life with new products driving growth, led by Experior®, Adtab and. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Elanco Animal Health reports 3Q 2024 results appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-17By Staff Edit
  • Wayne-Sanderson donates rescue truck to Miss. volunteer fire department
    LAUREL, Miss. — Wayne-Sanderson Farms recently stepped up to support local firefighters from Jones County, Miss.’s M&M Volunteer Fire Department, donating a specially-outfitted Ford F350 truck to replace the department’s aging rescue vehicle. The small department handles more than 300 emergency calls each year and was facing the purchase of a new rescue truck while struggling to afford new emergency equipment. Wayne-Sanderson Farms employee Ben Hughes, a live haul manager who also serves as an M&M volunteer firefighter, decided to approach local company officials with the quandary and Kevin Butler, Wayne-Sanderson. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Wayne-Sanderson donates rescue truck to Miss. volunteer fire department appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-17By Staff Edit
  • Rendering industry’s key roles with sustainability to be highlighted at Int’l. Rendering Symposium
    ATLANTA — The rendering industry’s contributions to animal agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability is vital, yet often overlooked when food and animal food production is discussed. The International Rendering Symposium, held in conjunction with the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga., will discuss the use of rendered products in aquaculture and global trade flows and initiatives of the circular bioeconomy. Hosted by the North American Renderers Association and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the symposium will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, with a reception to. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Rendering industry’s key roles with sustainability to be highlighted at Int’l. Rendering Symposium appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-16By Staff Edit
  • Measuring the impact of natural light on chicken production
    AUBURN, Ala. — The average broiler chicken lives 6–8 weeks and spends much of that time indoors, but researchers at Auburn University are investigating the use of natural light in broiler houses and its effects on bird performance and welfare. A team of agricultural engineers, animal scientists and Extension specialists at the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station was awarded $300,000 by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study the impact natural light will have on commercial broiler flocks’ growth and welfare. The team will also develop a method for measuring the environmental impact of using more natural. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Measuring the impact of natural light on chicken production appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-16By Guest Author
  • Tyson Foods offering Dallas Cowboys nuggets
    SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Dallas Cowboys fans can catch America's football team on their TV screen and make them part of holiday celebrations with the introduction of new Tyson® Dallas Cowboys Nuggets, the company announced. Tyson Foods notes that it is also inspiring even more team pride through a $1 donation to The Salvation Army for every purchase of the Tyson Dallas Cowboys Nuggets throughout the holiday season, up to $100,000. Fans can purchase Tyson Dallas Cowboys Nuggets at local retailers and club stores, where available, and at AT&T Stadium during home games. Tyson Foods continues to ramp. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Tyson Foods offering Dallas Cowboys nuggets appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-13By Staff Edit
  • Cantrell Mechanical Solutions named Meitech’s U.S. distributor
    GAINESVILLE, Ga.— Cantrell Mechanical Solutions announces a distribution agreement with Meitech, a Brazilian-based global leader in poultry processing solutions. CMS will represent Meitech’s complete line of poultry processing equipment in the U.S. “For 30 years, Meitech has been at the leading edge of developing poultry processing solutions,” Heath Jarrett, CMS president, said. “We are thrilled to represent their product line in the US, providing our customers comprehensive solutions across their processing operations. CMS is ready to provide unparalleled service, support, and OEM parts for all Meitech equipment.” The Meitech poultry processing line includes. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Cantrell Mechanical Solutions named Meitech’s U.S. distributor appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-13By Staff Edit
  • Hannibal-LaGrange University receives $7K USPOULTRY Foundation student recruiting grant
    TUCKER, Ga. — The USPOULTRY Foundation awards a $7,000 student recruiting grant to Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Mo. Through its bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in agribusiness, HLGU equips students with a solid foundation in business principles and industry-specific knowledge, preparing them for successful careers in the poultry industry and other related fields. The agribusiness program features a small demonstration farm on campus, which currently houses 42 chickens as the foundation of an egg production operation. This fall, the program will expand to include egg incubation and the beginning stages of raising meat chickens. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Hannibal-LaGrange University receives $7K USPOULTRY Foundation student recruiting grant appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-12By Staff Edit
  • TAMU: Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland
    COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The H5N1 bird flu — widespread in wild birds worldwide and the cause of outbreaks in poultry, U.S. dairy cows and even several recent human cases among agricultural workers – is a prime example of mixed species disease transmission occurring where wildlife and livestock interact. Dr. Sapna Chitlapilly Dass, Texas A&M University assistant professor in microbial ecology and microbiome interactions, Department of Animal Science, is studying the ongoing threat of emerging pathogens that can necessitate prompt deployment of medical countermeasures for life-saving interventions. And Dass, also a Texas A&M AgriLife researcher in the. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post TAMU: Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-12By Guest Author
  • Tyson Foods reports its 4Q and FY 2024 results
    SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. reports the following results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024. Fiscal 2024 highlights: Sales of $53.309 billion, up 0.8 percent from prior year. GAAP operating income of $1.409 billion, up $1.804 million from prior year. Adjusted operating income of $1.820 billion, up 95 percent from prior year. GAAP EPS of $2.25, up $4.12 from prior year. Adjusted EPS of $3.10, up 131 percent from prior year. Total company GAAP operating margin of 2. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Tyson Foods reports its 4Q and FY 2024 results appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-12-11By Staff Edit