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If the transaction takes place, Tyson would transform the facility in Springdale, Arkansas, to become a chicken processing plant. ... read more

Novus has unveiled its refreshed product logos, designed to improve visibility and align with the intelligent nutrition company’s corporate identity. ... read more

The mutations associated with avian influenza outbreaks in cows are now found in nearly all North American strains of bird flu, researcher says. ... read more

Dakota Layers and the family who owns it pledges a gift for a new on-campus facility for the South Dakota State University women’s soccer team. ... read more

Leslee Oden ’07 and Lindy Froebel ’13 steer national conversation on turkey production, policy and food safety. ... read more

WASHINGTON — Biosecurity steps are essential to keeping a poultry farm healthy from disease, such as highly pathogenic avian influenza, as well as others. The techniques are tools used to protect a very valuable asset — your poultry flock. With fall wild bird migration still occurring, the spread of avian influenza is being seen again nationwide and through the flyway paths. Wild birds are a top cause of bird flu ... read more

The psychological toll of depopulation following an avian influenza outbreak can extend far beyond the barn. ... read more

CALHOUN, Ga. — On Nov. 17, the Georgia Department of Agriculture officially announced the release of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza control area designation for the affected premises in Gordon County. This release comes after the successful completion of all required testing and response protocols and with no additional detections reported, the GDA noted in a statement. “I’m pleased to announce the release of the HPAI control area for ... read more

EWG said Tyson’s climate-smart beef program and its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 were false and misleading, a claim Tyson denies. ... read more

NEWTON GROVE, N.C. — Georgia Poultry Equipment Co., a Hog Slat Inc. subsidiary, is now an authorized replacement parts distributor for Fienhage Poultry-Solutions equipment throughout the United States. The German-based Fienhage has supplied poultry production systems globally for more than three decades, the company noted in its announcement. Fienhage layer systems are known for durability and operational efficiency, the company noted, adding that with this partnership, Georgia Poultry expands its ... read more

South Africa's leading vertically integrated poultry company Astral Foods reports higher revenue and profitability for the last fiscal year. ... read more

China Agricultural University professor has dedicated 18 years to advancing poultry education and innovation. ... read more

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Grays Harbor, Wash. resident officially tested positive for bird flu on Nov. 14. The individual was hospitalized with influenza symptoms earlier this month but has now been confirmed to have influenza A H5, the Washington State Department of Health reported. This is the first detection of this strain of bird flu in humans, but the Washington DOH and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention still ... read more

This is the 13th consecutive year for Hormel to earn that distinction. ... read more

Georgia Poultry is now an authorized U.S. distributor for replacement parts from Fienhage Poultry-Solutions. ... read more