News & Updates
- Inghams poised for future growthWhile business changes over recent years have presented challenges to Inghams, its latest annual report suggests that Australia’s leading poultry producer is on track for future growth. ... read more
- Elanco begins new era with opening of its global headquartersINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Elanco’s new and modern global headquarters is officially open and up and running for its employees in Indianapolis, Ind. The company notes that its laboratories are poised to continue their strides in research and innovation, with an “employee-forward design and plenty of collaboration space, that (its) next era is positioned to be amazing,” the company said in its announcement. “Our new, state-of-the-art innovation center will become ... read more
- Another Manitoba poultry flock falls to avian influenzaThe virus is confirmed in commercial poultry in the province for two consecutive days. ... read more
- Brazil declared completely free of H5N1Several months after the avian influenza situation was considered resolved in commercial poultry in Brazil, it is now also resolved in wild birds. ... read more
- Current U.S. egg production status, bird flu, and vaccinationsGAINESVILLE, Ga. — Providing an in-depth look at the U.S. egg industry, its growth, and its current battle against the ongoing outbreak of avian influenza, Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers senior vice president of food safety and regulatory affairs, addressed the recent 2025 Georgia Layer Conference in Gainesville, Ga. The annual conference, hosted by the University of Georgia’s Department of Poultry Science, was back with an in-person event for the ... read more
- Feeding poultry both postbiotics, phytogenics boost benefitsA strategic combination of the two feed additives improved layer, turkey and broiler performance. ... read more
- Dear Arby’s, nuggets are a chicken thingElizabeth Doughman: The quick service restaurant wants to capitalize on poultry’s popularity with consumers, but why would anyone want to eat steak as finger food? ... read more
- Appeals court upholds Massachusetts Question 3In a 47-page opinion, an appeals court judge said the law is not unconstitutional. ... read more
- UA doctoral student wins first place for poultry salmonella colonization researchFAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Deborah Olubanjo, Ph.D. candidate in the University of Arkansas Department of Poultry Science, earned first place in the Foodborne Pathogens & Contaminants in Animal-Based Products category at the recent 17th Annual Arkansas Association for Food Protection (AAFP) meeting in Fayetteville. Olubanjo, who also delivered a flash talk, presented a poster titled “Genetic determinants of Salmonella Typhimurium required for growth in chicken cecal extract media.” Using genome-wide transposon sequencing ... read more
- Meat Institute selects Emerging Leaders Class of 2026The program will provide participants with various trainings including crisis communications, media training, project management and public speaking. ... read more
- Avian flu invades flock of nearly 2 million Washington hensMore flocks have been affected in Minnesota, Ontario and Manitoba, while Indiana has a presumed-positive case. ... read more
- Looking at Georgia poultry industry resiliency following hurricane devastationGAINESVILLE, Ga. — The resiliency of the Georgia poultry industry in the face of adversity was a theme of this year’s 89th annual meeting of the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association, hosted by the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network in Gainesville on Oct. 8. The GPLN took this annual opportunity to recognize several employees with work anniversaries, recognize the association’s board and members, as well as giving a detailed look at how ... read more
- Colombia becomes a chicken exporter to JapanWith its first chicken meat shipment to Japan, the Colombian poultry sector’s production of the best quality chicken and eggs has been endorsed. ... read more
- Hormel Foods makes donationCompany is tackling local hunger challenges through its food insecurity initiative. ... read more
- Wayne-Sanderson Farms releases reportCompany is redefining corporate responsibility. ... read more
