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DIXON, Calif. — Vega Farms Inc., a California farm based in Dixon, recently issued a recall for its in-shell eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination. The issued recall is for the farm’s 12-count cartons and 30-count flats with the handler code of 2136, according to a recall notice from the California Department of Public Health. The eggs have sell-by dates of Dec. 22 and earlier and were distributed in the ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Ah, the “T’s.” Transition. Tariffs. Turning points. Pardon the alliteration — but it fits. The year 2025 has brought major changes for businesses worldwide, including those in our industry. Change, of course, often comes with challenges — but also with opportunities for renewal and growth. The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) represents the export interests of more than 230 members, including processors, traders, cold storage ... read more

Indiana has lost 65 commercial poultry flocks to avian influenza so far in 2025. ... read more

Exports of Brazilian chicken and pig meat were hit by shipping issues in November. However, year-to-date trends in trade are generally positive for the nation’s poultry and pork exporters. ... read more

Integration of corn and soybean growing with broiler production is the aim of the first phase of agricultural transformation in the West African state. ... read more

Automated vision system based on existing human crowd surveillance algorithms could eliminate need for manual weighing. ... read more

Collectively, the three flocks included 15,400 meat ducks. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — In the early 1960s, growing poultry health concerns sparked the Association’s commitment to investing in research that strengthens and sustains the industry. What began with funding for Gumboro disease studies soon expanded into a nationwide effort supporting universities and researchers across all areas of poultry and egg production. Today, USPOULTRY’s research program continues to reinvest millions into innovative projects addressing health, food safety, sustainability and more. From ... read more

WASHINGTON — The administration has announced $12 billion in farmer bridge payments to American crop farmers in response to increased production costs and trade market disruptions. The announcement was made Dec. 8 by President Donald Trump, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The USDA’s announcement notes that these payments are to be paid to farmers through investments of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act ... read more

With detection of avian influenza among wild birds in recent months four times higher than last year, biosecurity needs to prioritized to protect European poultry flocks, according to a recent analysis. ... read more

Disease-related discoveries for the project include a component of the Marek’s disease vaccine still in use today, but a shortage of specialized bird lines could threaten future breakthroughs. ... read more

Feed additive supports GI tract immune function to neutralize infections in layers, broilers and turkeys. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to persist as the end of the year approaches. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets recently announced the detection of HPAI in a backyard poultry flock in Orleans County. This detection is the first in Vermont since January of this year and the sixth since the outbreak started in 2022, according to USDA data. The affected flock consisted of about ... read more

Nine commercial layer strains housed in conventional and cage-free housing were rated on performance. ... read more

He most recently has been the executive director of Grain Growers of Canada. ... read more