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NEW HOLLAND, Pa. — VAL-CO® and ONCE® (by Signify®) announce their new exclusive partnership which brings the Optient® gradient lighting system to the U.S. and Canadian poultry industries through select VAL-CO distribution partners. Optient is a patent pending gradient lighting system, focused on optimizing animal health and productivity. Drawing inspiration from nature and science, Optient uses gradient lighting to mimic the varied lighting environments found in the wild, promoting the ... read more

He joined Simmons Foods in 2021 and is credited with leading the company through key growth and strategic milestones. ... read more

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — State laboratory testing in Maryland has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Caroline County following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This marks the first case of H5N1 at a Maryland commercial poultry operation since 2023 and the third commercial operation in the Delmarva region in the last 30 days after two Kent County, Del., ... read more

Study reveals that with leadership and investment antibiotic use in broiler farming could be reduced. ... read more

The joint venture between BRF and Halal Products Development Company now owns a 26% stake in Addoha Poultry Company. ... read more

ATLANTA — In the past few days, backyard flocks in Georgia and Puerto Rico have been confirmed with highly pathogenic avian influenza. In Georgia, a HPAI confirmed positive case was found in a small, backyard flock in Clayton County that included 13 chickens and ducks, which is the third backyard flock and fourth overall for the state since the outbreak began in February 2022. In Puerto Rico, HPAI was confirmed ... read more

He presently serves as president, CEO and chairman of the board. ... read more

NEW YORK — Walmart says customers should throw out a chicken broth product that was sold at stores in mostly Southern states late last year. The retailer has recalled 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth that had been sold at 242 stores in nine states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported the recall in December affecting just over 2,000 cases of broth with a shelf life ... read more

It will take an exact combination of virus mutations and reassortments for that to happen, but it could, CIDRAP director says. ... read more

CHICAGO — With the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications among Americans for diabetes and weight management, Conagra Brands announces a first-of-its-kind initiative in the food industry. Starting in January 2025, the company's Healthy Choice® line will feature an “On Track: badge on 26 select items, indicating that the products are high in protein, low calorie, and a good source of fiber, which make these items “GLP-1 friendly.” Healthy Choice is ... read more

The virus was detected in a backyard flock in the U.S. territory, as well as in commercial poultry in Maryland and two Canadian provinces. ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association announced that it is pleased to see the U.S. Food and Drug Administration establish a new framework for the review of animal food ingredients under the Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC) program through the issuance of Guidance for Industry (GFI) 294. The FDA’s action marks a major shift for the regulation of animal food, providing animal food innovators an alternative pathway to ... read more

During the third quarter of 2024, Thai poultry exports reached 320,000 metric tons. ... read more

WASHINGTON — There has been very little change in the USDA’s estimates for 2024/2025 corn production, there was a slight downward estimate from the agency National Agricultural Statistics Service in November bringing the forecast to 183.1 bushels per acre, which is 3 percent more than the same time last year. The NASS adds that with almost 4 million acres less, this led to the corn production estimate of 15.1 billion ... read more

One Delaware county has already lost two broiler flocks to avian influenza in 2025. ... read more