News & Updates
- Clint Rivers receives Workhorse of the Year award at IPPEATLANTA — Clint Rivers, president, CEO and chairman of the board for Wayne-Sanderson Farms, was named USPOULTRY’s Workhorse of the Year during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo. The poultry industry’s most prestigious honor is awarded annually in recognition of dedicated service and valuable leadership given to the Association and poultry industry. Rivers was “collared” with the long-established horse collar by Mikell Fries, ... read more
- Avian flu continues spread in Ohio, resurfaces in ArizonaOhio has now had 25 commercial flocks struck by HPAI in 2025. ... read more
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- How to recognize, prevent avian metapneumovirus in turkeyssMPV, also known as swollen head disease in chickens, is devastating turkey flocks across the U.S. ... read more
- JBS enters egg sector with Mantiqueira Brasil acquisitionThe company said its entry into a new sector is a global opportunity for JBS to continue strengthening its international market presence. ... read more
- Jonathan Cade elected 2025 USPOULTRY chair at IPPEATLANTA — Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International president, Des Moines, Iowa, was elected chair of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The board meeting was held during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Cade previously served as vice chair. Cade has a degree from Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom. Before becoming president of Hy-Line International, ... read more
- HPAI confirmed in 16 US poultry flocks in 2 daysOn January 23-24, Ohio alone had 10 commercial flocks struck by avian influenza. ... read more
- U.S. reports first detection of new strain of avian flu virusCommercial duck flock in California has tested positive for two strains of avian influenza. ... read more
- Biosecurity measures in place at IPPE 2025ATLANTA — With outbreaks continuing, there is a lot of industry concern regarding highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and controlling its spread. The International Production & Processing Expo happening this week in Atlanta, Ga., notes that it has taken several protocol steps and that it adheres to good biosecurity for its attendees, and it is encouraging all IPPE attendees to take advantage of its offerings all around the Georgia World ... read more
- USDA reduces HPAI restrictions on poultry from France and the EUWASHINGTON — After a thorough risk evaluation, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reducing existing trade restrictions on the importation of unvaccinated live poultry from France and unvaccinated live ducks from the APHIS-recognized European Poultry Trade Region (EPTR), as well as Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. The restrictions, which took effect Oct. 1, 2023, resulted from France’s decision to vaccinate commercial meat ducks and some breeding ducks ... read more
- What’s needed to stop avian flu outbreak in cattle, poultry [PODCAST]Kay Russo, DVM, partner, RSM Consulting, joins Elizabeth Doughman, editor, WATT PoultryUSA and Poultry Future, to discuss USDA response to the avian influenza outbreak in poultry and dairy cattle and what actions are most likely to stop the spread. ... read more
- The Original Hot Chicken debuts in CanadaATLANTA — The Original Hot Chicken, a fast-casual concept specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken, has announced the opening of its first international brick-and-mortar location in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As a flagship brand of Experiential Brands, an Atlanta, Ga.-based global foodservice solutions company, The Original Hot Chicken's debut into Canada is part of the brand's plan to expand internationally and grow its footprint across North America. Experiential Brands specializes in scalable, ... read more
- Is Brazil's turkey industry back on the road to recovery?2024’s export decline should be simply a blip on the road to recovery for Brazil’s overseas turkey meat sales, but consumption at home, and production, continue to decline. ... read more
- 2025: Embracing change, enhancing trade and modernizing regulationsARLINGTON, Va. — As the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) ushers in 2025, we eagerly anticipate the new opportunities that lie ahead for our industry and stand ready to represent the priorities of our association’s 650 members. The AFIA acknowledges that the time is ripe for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to modernize the review processes for new animal food ingredients at the federal level. The association also expects ... read more