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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

Scandi Standard Sustainability Director Ida Ljungkvist has been elected to the steering committee of the Swedish Platform for Risk Crops. ... 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

The deadline to apply is December 15. ... read more

Popular YouTube influencers try boneless wings, fried chicken, sides, biscuits and apple pies from both establishments. ... read more

DES MOINES, Iowa — A commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County, Iowa, was recently detected with highly pathogenic avian influenza by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. This domestic bird case of H5N1 is Iowa’s ninth for this year, the IDALS noted in its announcement. “The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is strong encouraging Iowa poultry producers ... read more

Despite Brazil registering an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, its broiler and egg industries will end 2025 in positive territory with further advances forecast for 2026. ... read more

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Aviagen has announced the appointment of Derrick Tice as the new president of Aviagen North America, effective immediately. Aviagen is a global leader in poultry genetics, research, and innovation, and Tice brings more than 15 years of experience to help Aviagen continue in its success. Before earning this new position, Tice held various roles with Aviagen, such as grandparent poultry specialist, operations manager, and most recently, vice ... read more