News & Updates

A new molecule represents a fundamentally different approach to phosphorous and calcium absorption in broiler, breeder and layer diets. ... read more

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Dr. Pratima Adhikari, Mississippi State University, is the latest recipient of the Novus Outstanding Teaching Award. She received the honor during the recent Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting in North Carolina. Novus is a longtime sponsor of the award, which recognizes a PSA member who demonstrates outstanding success in the classroom as well as a dedication to professional improvement and industry excellence. “With this award, Novus ... read more

In mid-July, average egg prices in the European Union (EU) were more than 30% higher than one year ago. ... read more

WASHINGTON — Raising farm security as a critical component of the overall national security, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announces a new federal initiative with the USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan. Rollins made the recent announcement of this effort along with Pete Hegseth, U.S. defense secretary, Pam Bondi, U.S. attorney general, and Kristi Noem, U.S. homeland security secretary. “We feed the world. We lead the world. And ... read more

These nuggets may look like fish, octopus, sea turtles and dolphins, but they are undoubtedly made from chicken. ... read more

WASHINGTON — The Canada Federal Court of Appeal has issued a stay of the cull of birds at a British Columbia ostrich farm that has faced an outbreak of avian influenza. And the farm has also picked up an ally in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health and Human Services Department secretary. Kennedy notes that the birds can be studied to learn more about the effects of the virus. Universal ... read more

WASHINGTON — In a strategy to improve poultry and meat safety, USDA unveils a new initiative aimed at combating foodborne illness. Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. agriculture secretary, provided the details during the USDA’s recent opening of its new Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory in Missouri. “When it comes to food safety, USDA is charting a bold new course in giving consumers confidence their meat, poultry, and egg products our best-in-class ... read more

Non-invasive imaging scans eggs to optimize breeding decisions, incubator capacity and support the elimination of day-old chick culling for the broiler, layer and turkey industries. ... read more

A new platform has been launched to boost chicken’s identity and increase chicken consumption among Colombians. ... read more

FULLERTON, Calif. — NestFresh announces the launch of its new Humanely Hatched packaging, a bold step forward in transparency and animal welfare, the company says, adding that it will debut on store shelves in July and that the refreshed cartons highlight NestFresh's industry-first use of in-ovo sexing technology in the U.S. — an innovation now backed by Certified Humane® verification. Humanely Hatched is NestFresh's proprietary consumer-facing brand for eggs sourced ... read more

Editor Elizabeth Doughman and Dr. Jaime Ruiz, poultry technical consultant, Elanco, discuss the coccidiosis lifecycle and gut health. ... read more

California’s state veterinarian tells U.S. House subcommittee that because infected dairy cattle are allowed to develop immunity after exposure, that puts birds and other mammals at risk. ... read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Dr. Adnan Alrubaye, University of Arkansas Department of Poultry Science assistant professor of poultry science and associate director of the graduate program in cell and molecular biology program, presented the keynote address at the Third Arab Regional Poultry Congress event which was held this spring. His speech was titled “Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis in Broiler Chicken,” which he delivered at the Hawaii Paradise Resort in Hurghada, Egypt, ... read more

Finding ways to improve productivity and save costs are crucial to implementing new strategies to reduce environmental impact. ... read more

From air fryer-ready products to single-serving cuts, advances in technology have helped the industry transform whole birds into options that reduce prep time and cooking complexity. ... read more