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Egg company says it focuses on consistent dedication to biosecurity to keep avian influenza away. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Although poultry litter management has its challenges, its value is real. The nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon contained in poultry litter are highly valuable organic fertilizers that can support other agricultural operations that often occur on poultry and egg farms, which can lessen or entirely remove the necessity of purchasing energy-intensive synthetic fertilizers. For poultry farms that need a limited supply of fertilizer or none at all, poultry ... read more

The Northern Fowl Mite is one of the most common parasitic threats to layer operations. ... read more

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a recall of Black Sheep Egg Company eggs for possible Salmonella contamination, specifically their 12- and 18-count cartons of Free-Range Large Grade A brown eggs. These eggs have Best By dates of 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025.  This recall comes after the FDA completed an investigation at Black Sheep’s egg processing facility and collected environmental ... read more

Eleven people receive Outstanding Flock Supervisor awards at Delmarva Chicken Association meeting. ... read more

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This is the state’s first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza during 2025. ... read more

CEO of Australian Chicken Meat Federation touts how chicken went from a niche product 50 years ago to the country's most consumed protein today. ... read more

The egg producer saw an increase in egg sales and grew its prepared foods platform in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Meat Institute recently announced that it is now a member of the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, expanding its access to food safety best practices and other efforts to prevent foodborne illness on behalf of meat and poultry companies. The Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness is a nonprofit program of Stop Foodborne Illness. The alliance is committed to bringing together consumer advocates, leading companies, and like-minded ... read more

Electrostatic technology could significantly reduce water and chemical usage while improving disinfection effectiveness, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. ... read more

Seasonal offering features chicken nuggets shaped like vampire fangs and bats. ... read more

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently finalized amendments to the regulations governing the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP).  Industry delegates voted on these changes and approved them during the NPIP’S 2022 National Plan Conference. The changes aim to strengthen biosecurity, clarify requirements, and align the Plan with current industry practices, APHIS said in a statement.  Essential ... read more

There are straightforward interventions producers can implement to help prevent an HPAI outbreak. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The University of Georgia’s Poultry Science Extension recently held the first annual Georgia Layer Conference at the Georgia Poultry Lab Network. In years past, the layer conference was part of a bigger event, the general “Georgia Poultry Conference,” but now it is its own event.  At this conference, industry professionals and producers came together to discuss current issues facing table and hatchery egg production ... read more