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South Dakota has lost eight commercial flocks to the virus so far in 2025. ... read more

The federal agency detained people at checkpoints near the company’s plant in Russellville, Alabama, but the company is unaware if any of its workers were affected. ... read more

A probiotic could replace antibiotics to tackle a broiler disease that results in an estimated $6 billion in losses annually. ... read more

The Central American & Caribbean Poultry Congress sets a very high standard. ... read more

WASHINGTON — The Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) recently released a statement expressing its opposition to U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad’s (R-Minn.) American Protein Processing Modernization Act. The RWDSU represents more than 15,000 poultry workers in facilities across the southern United States, as well as meatpacking and processing workers in other parts of the country. Stuart Applebaum, president of the RWDSU, made the union’s stance on the act clear ... read more

When extreme weather events bring heavy rainfall, once dry areas become wetlands for wild birds potentially carrying the virus. ... read more

South Dakota has two flocks affected, while North Dakota and Alberta each have one. ... read more

PARIS — In its inaugural report on “The State of the World’s Animal Health,” the World Organization for Animal Health takes an in-depth look at the current situation of animal diseases, with a section focusing on highly pathogenic avian influenza, and specifically into the use of vaccines. This first report of its kind from WOAH was presented by the organization for the 92nd General Session of the World Assembly. ... read more

Negligence in the placement of foot baths, prior removal of organic matter from boots and duration of use can make the biosecurity tool ineffective. ... read more

ATHENS, Ga. — Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly large part of the poultry industry, and one college professor is using it to prepare his students for the workforce. Andrew Benson, associate professor of poultry science at the University of Georgia, is using AI chatbots to give his students a more in-depth understanding of the poultry industry. “In my class, traditionally, we talk about the industry and how it’s ... read more

How phages, endolysins and a new take on biosecurity could help poultry perform better. ... read more

Interest in chicken over beef by health conscious consumers is fueling product development for snacks high in protein. ... read more

FAO forum attendees collaborated and established a list of recommendations that governmental entities can use to battle avian flu. ... read more

As bird size has grown and production efficiency has improved, processing investments have shifted toward the value-added poultry segment. ... read more

ST. PETER, Minn. — Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions (VPS) announced its strategic expansion into poultry, including chickens and turkey, with new company research and personnel expansion. Their expansion into poultry is marked by the appointment of a commercial director of poultry and the presentation of innovative research at the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) annual conference. VPS named Darrell Stoner as its commercial director-poultry. In this new role, Stoner will ... read more