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- USDA requests more proposals for avian flu vaccinesThe USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in its efforts to prepare for the potential return of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), is issuing its second request for proposals (RFP) for vaccine manufacturers with the interest and capability to supply a variety of Eurasian H5 (EA H5) vaccines in sufficient numbers to add to the emergency stockpile. ... read more
- 3 avian flu updates for the week ending November 20New avian influenza cases in Africa and Asia, and the preparation for the possible return of avian influenza to the United States highlighted the news concerning the virus for the week ending November 20. ... read more
- 8 poultry news stories for the week ending November 19Poult placements, a recall of chicken wing products, presidential turkeys and an increasing demand for poultry meat in Indonesia were among topics of interest to the global poultry industry during the week ending November 19. ... read more
- Asia, West Africa troubled by avian influenzaWithin the last ten days, there have been new reports about highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 5 countries: Cambodia, Vietnam, South Korea, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire. ... read more
- Poultry growers vulnerable as fall migration threatens avian fluTwo Mississippi senators make a call to action knowing the issues poultry growers and the industry face. ... read more
- H5N1 avian influenza cases reported in CambodiaAccording to a Cambodian agriculture ministry report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), two outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in the northwest of the country. ... read more
- 5 WATTAgNet blogs for the week ending November 17Bloggers for WATTAgNet have recently shared their insights on animal nutrition solutions, confusion among U.K. law enforcement officers concerning a poultry operation, presidential turkey trivia, challenges in the Brazilian poultry industry and continued efforts to prevent and battle avian influenza. ... read more
- Weaver Brothers acquires warehouse for egg operationOhio-based egg company Weaver Brothers is expanding, with the company acquiring a new warehouse in Russia, Ohio. ... read more
- Poultry meat trade influenced by disease, trade agreementsDiversifying diets around the world will help to keep poultry import demand strong, but the effects of trade agreements, economic sanctions and avian influenza remain to be seen. ... read more
- 7 avian flu updates for the week ending November 13Avian influenza continues to impact the global poultry industry. Here are 7 news updates concerning the virus. ... read more
- West Virginia ban on live poultry gathering liftedWest Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick has lifted his order that banned gatherings of live poultry since mid-May. ... read more
- 6 poultry news stories for the week ending November 12Avian influenza’s continuing impact on the poultry industry, McDonald’s move to an all-day breakfast, and a planned acquisition involving two animal health companies highlighted the news of the poultry sector during the week ending November 12. ... read more
- MSD Animal Health to acquire HarrisvaccinesMerck Animal Health has entered into an agreement to acquire Harrisvaccines Inc., a privately-held company that develops, manufactures and sells vaccines for food production and companion animals. ... read more