News & Updates

WASHINGTON — In a strategy to improve poultry and meat safety, USDA unveils a new initiative aimed at combating foodborne illness. Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. agriculture secretary, provided the details during the USDA’s recent opening of its new Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory in Missouri. “When it comes to food safety, USDA is charting a bold new course in giving consumers confidence their meat, poultry, and egg products our best-in-class ... read more

Non-invasive imaging scans eggs to optimize breeding decisions, incubator capacity and support the elimination of day-old chick culling for the broiler, layer and turkey industries. ... read more

A new platform has been launched to boost chicken’s identity and increase chicken consumption among Colombians. ... read more

FULLERTON, Calif. — NestFresh announces the launch of its new Humanely Hatched packaging, a bold step forward in transparency and animal welfare, the company says, adding that it will debut on store shelves in July and that the refreshed cartons highlight NestFresh's industry-first use of in-ovo sexing technology in the U.S. — an innovation now backed by Certified Humane® verification. Humanely Hatched is NestFresh's proprietary consumer-facing brand for eggs sourced ... read more

Editor Elizabeth Doughman and Dr. Jaime Ruiz, poultry technical consultant, Elanco, discuss the coccidiosis lifecycle and gut health. ... read more

California’s state veterinarian tells U.S. House subcommittee that because infected dairy cattle are allowed to develop immunity after exposure, that puts birds and other mammals at risk. ... read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Dr. Adnan Alrubaye, University of Arkansas Department of Poultry Science assistant professor of poultry science and associate director of the graduate program in cell and molecular biology program, presented the keynote address at the Third Arab Regional Poultry Congress event which was held this spring. His speech was titled “Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis in Broiler Chicken,” which he delivered at the Hawaii Paradise Resort in Hurghada, Egypt, ... read more

Finding ways to improve productivity and save costs are crucial to implementing new strategies to reduce environmental impact. ... read more

From air fryer-ready products to single-serving cuts, advances in technology have helped the industry transform whole birds into options that reduce prep time and cooking complexity. ... read more

From air fryer-ready products to single-serving cuts, advances in technology have helped the industry transform whole birds into options that reduce prep time and cooking complexity. ... read more

The operators of the British Columbia farm claim the virus hasn’t been present at the farm for months, so there is no need to depopulate. ... read more

The suit claims that members of the organization have blocked customer access to Petaluma Poultry products and have even removed them from people’s shopping carts. ... read more

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corp. has announced that John Ghingo will be promoted to the role of president, becoming the 11th person to hold the position in the company's nearly 135-year history. Jeffrey M. Ettinger, current member of the Hormel Foods board, will return to the company for a defined period of 15 months as interim CEO. Ettinger and Ghingo assumed their leadership roles as of July 14. Ghingo ... read more

The number of pathways that avian influenza can be transferred between dairy herds, and to poultry flocks, is extensive. ... read more

OAKWOOD, Ga. — Wayne-Sanderson Farms announces a new multi-year sponsorship as the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).” This exciting collaboration unites two southern icons, bringing delicious chicken and unforgettable experiences to college sports fans across the region, the company noted. “Wayne-Sanderson Farms is thrilled to team up with the SEC, a conference that shares our commitment to excellence and community,” Kevin McDaniel, Wayne-Sanderson Farms president and CEO, ... read more