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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — When looking at leading industries, the nation’s chicken, turkey, and egg producers are at the top of the peak. They lead in food choices and are leading in production numbers as well. “The U.S. poultry industry is the world’s largest producer and second largest exporter of poultry meat and major egg producer,” USDA’s Economic Research Service notes. “U.S. consumption of poultry meat (broilers, other chicken, and ... read more

First cases are also reported in India’s Maharashtra state, while further outbreaks in commercial flocks have been recorded in Japan and South Korea. ... read more

Industry ready but conversations continuing with major egg buyers. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Promoting lean meat as a healthy choice over items like plant-based proteins has been touted by the National Chicken Council and the Meat Institute to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the USDA to counter proposals issued by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. NCC and the Meat Institute issued comments in response to the DGAC’s Scientific Report. NCC noted that it ... read more

Local government decided to wait on passing a poultry ordinance after a resident in Wellsville, New York, asked about avian influenza. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Lasers, sugar and Kool-Aid oh my! As Avian Influenza (AI) surges through the country, producers are looking to bird deterrents to aid in the reduction of infection.   Bird Control Group boasts effective and humane bird control, with the use of lasers. As fictional as this might sound, the AVIX autonomic laser bird deterrent has been around for more than a decade now helping producers of ... read more

Europe’s fourth-largest poultry producer works to continue its trend of growth through acquisitions. ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association announces that the 2025 Friend of Pet Food Award winner is Dr. Eric Altom, director of innovation for companion animals and technical nutritionist at Balchem Animal Nutrition and Health. Dr. Charles Starkey, vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at the North American Renderers Association, and Dr. Jessica Starkey, associate professor with Auburn University’s Department of Poultry Sciencey, presented the award during ... read more

Senator from New Mexico makes the case for poultry vaccination to agriculture secretary nominee, who has yet to share an opinion for or against vaccines. ... read more

Major investments in production expansion have been announced by Balady and Tanmiah Food, as Entaj prepares to list on the Saudi stock exchange. ... read more

WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing, multi-faceted efforts to combat the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service is updating its policy for pre-slaughter surveillance to enhance testing of turkey flocks in affected states. In late December 2024, APHIS became aware of a genetic link between turkeys potentially infected with HPAI H5N1, virus detected in raw pet food, and an infected household ... read more

CEO of McDonald’s says the chicken sandwich is presently offered in more than 70 global markets. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - The suspension on poultry activities has been lifted, as well as the HPAI Control Areas following successful completion of testing and protocols with no further detections. According to a press release by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), Tyler J. Harper shared his optimistic outlook by saying,   “I’m excited to announce that both commercial poultry producers in the control area and poultry enthusiasts across our. . ... read more

SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue Farms has decided to incorporate the on-farm hatching concept “NestBorn” into its broiler production and supply chain. The adoption of this innovative and future-proof approach to hatch day-old chicks in broiler barns – instead of in hatcheries – perfectly fits into the company’s belief in responsible food and agriculture, and is aligned with its deep, long-standing commitments towards animal care and No Antibiotics Ever, Perdue Farms ... read more

HPAI continues to be confirmed in commercial poultry in Ohio, Missouri and Pennsylvania, while a presumed-positive detection is reported in Indiana. ... read more