News & Updates
- Chicken Farmers of Ontario hosts open house at new headquartersThe organization welcomes visitors to its new location in Guelph. ... read more
- Managing intestinal integrity with effective bioshuttle programsElizabeth Doughman, editor, WATT PoultryUSA and Poultry Future, and Dr. Francene Van Sambeek, poultry technical consultant, Elanco, discuss the factors that go into a bioshuttle program. ... read more
- More HPAI reported in Minnesota, Utah, British ColumbiaThe flocks affected in Minnesota and Utah all included turkeys. ... read more
- Potential bird flu case in duck found in HawaiiHONOLULU, Hawaii — Multiple state agencies in Hawai’i are on high alert after laboratory testing found a presumed case of avian influenza in a sick duck at the end of last week. Initial testing of the duck found an unconfirmed result of the H5 subtype of influenza A virus, the Hawai’i Department of Health said in a release. Final confirmation and further characterization are pending an analysis by the National ... read more
- IFEEDER update highlights research and sustainability progressARLINGTON, Va. — The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has released its latest annual update, summarizing its efforts to advance a sustainable animal feed and pet food supply chain through research and education. During the past year, IFEEDER has collaborated with industry partners and stakeholders on several projects aimed at addressing the evolving needs of the animal food industry. “Our work reflects a commitment to provide tools ... read more
- Clearer labelling for egg alternatives may be coming soonSenators believe labeling plant-based products as “eggs” undermines the farmer. ... read more
- JBS USA breaks ground on Iowa sausage plantThe $135 million plant will eventually employ 500 people in Perry, Iowa. ... read more
- Highlights from USPOULTRY's live production conferenceIndustry leaders address HPAI prevention, immigration challenges and welfare practices. ... read more
- AFIA’s president and CEO Constance Cullman elected IFIF chairARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association announces that the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) has unanimously elected Constance Cullman, AFIA president and CEO, as chair for 2026–2027 during its recent annual meeting. She will succeed Ruud Tijssens, who served as chair from 2022 to 2025. “I am deeply honored to be elected chair of IFIF for 2026–27,” Cullman said in a statement. “It is a privilege to ... read more
- Perdue Farms hosts 10th Animal Care SummitSummit focuses on public health, scientific validation and organic growth ... read more
- AI-powered chick sexing could improve hatchery efficiencyAn automated approach could help alleviate labor shortages, while improving animal welfare and accuracy. ... read more
- Chester’s Chicken launches Chester’s 2.0Innovative upgrade triples hold time with new merchandiser, adds two-basket fryer and updated packaging for today’s operators. ... read more
- Avian influenza vaccination – regulation must catch upWhere avian influenza vaccination is concerned, there are no longer technical or economic barriers to overcome – what is lacking are policy decisions. ... read more
- Childish message on APHIS website should be quickly removedGovernment officials should offer an apology while mentioning that services will be inconsistent until the shutdown is resolved, but nothing else really needs to be said. ... read more
- Computer vision could move poultry monitoring onto desktopFewer in-person barn checks could reduce human and bird stress, while automated data collection could improve weight estimate accuracy. ... read more