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The Democratic senator asks CEOs if the poultry company donated to the Trump-Vance inaugural committee because it and its majority stakeholder sought special favors. ... read more

The country has lost more than 5 million birds to the disease since September 2024. ... read more

ROSE HILL, N.C. — For 12 years, House of Raeford Farms has supported the dreams of students, and this year, the company notes, it is awarding scholarships to 33 promising individuals, helping them take one step closer to their goals. This is the highest number of recipients in the program’s history. “Youth development is one of the pillars that upholds the mission of House of Raeford Farms FLOCK, the ... read more

Brazil has regionalization agreements with some of its broiler meat importers, but sales to its main export market, China, are totally suspended. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Avian influenza, or “bird flu,” is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds that poses a significant threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade and the worldwide economy. Biosecurity is a key concept to successfully implement to prevent viruses from infecting and spreading in poultry. An increased awareness of the importance of always having a comprehensive and practical biosecurity program in place on all ... read more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — some are even speckled. According to a Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service poultry specialist, many factors can impact a hen’s egg-making process. Let’s shell out some information ... read more

The proposed combined company would be named MBRF Global Foods Company SA. ... read more

Fresh broiler meat sold at the U.K.’s largest supermarket chain is now sourced entirely from birds that meet Better Chicken Commitment space requirements. ... read more

Nick Fereday, executive director, Rabobank and Christine McCracken, protein analyst, also at Rabobank, share their thoughts on how chicken can benefit from the adoption of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, the Make America Healthy Again movement and other changes to consumer perceptions of health and nutrition. ... read more

EDINBURGH, Scotland — The Aviagen® Global Incubation Services team welcomed 36 students from 19 countries to the 11th annual Hatchery Module of the Aviagen Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) Production Management School. Held for the eighth consecutive year in Budapest, Hungary, in April, the module offered practical tools and knowledge to help participants enhance their skills in hatchery and incubation management, the company noted. The program reflected Aviagen’s ... read more

SAO PAULO — Brazil has confirmed its first case of avian influenza on a commercial poultry farm. Brazil is the largest chicken meat exporter in the world and the second largest producer of chicken meat. The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) on May 15 confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial poultry breeder farm in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the ... read more

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont dairy farmers have received confirmation of “unaffected” status from the USDA in response to the mandated milk sampling program. “This is an important moment for Vermont and our dairy industry,” Anson Tebbetts, Vermont secretary of agriculture, said. “Thank you to our dairy farmers for stepping up and participating. This achievement means that, as always, you can depend on Vermont milk to be nutritious and safe.” Totaling ... read more

OAKWOOD, Ga. — After more than five decades of loyal service, Mary Ann Thibodeaux — the longest-tenured employee at Wayne-Sanderson Farms upon her retirement — is hanging up her calculator and stepping into a well-earned retirement, the company announced, adding that, known for her sharp mind, kind heart, and steadfast dedication, Mary Ann has truly made her time with the company “count.” Her journey began in early 1969 with Louisiana ... read more

World’s largest poultry meat exporter has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 on a commercial farm for the first time. ... read more

Already the leading destination for exports of Brazilian chicken meat, recent discussions have cleared the way for other poultry products to be included in the trading mix to China. ... read more