News & Updates
- How climate change hurts fight against avian flu in AustraliaWhen extreme weather events bring heavy rainfall, once dry areas become wetlands for wild birds potentially carrying the virus. ... read more
- Report: Brazil’s 2025 feed output to be down slightly due to HPAIBrazil’s National Union of the Animal Feed Industry (Sindirações) said the country will produce slightly less animal feed than expected in 2025. ... read more
- Avian influenza continues to spread in Dakotas, AlbertaSouth Dakota has two flocks affected, while North Dakota and Alberta each have one. ... read more
- Inaugural WOAH report takes a focused look at bird flu vaccinationsPARIS — In its inaugural report on “The State of the World’s Animal Health,” the World Organization for Animal Health takes an in-depth look at the current situation of animal diseases, with a section focusing on highly pathogenic avian influenza, and specifically into the use of vaccines. This first report of its kind from WOAH was presented by the organization for the 92nd General Session of the World Assembly. ... read more
- BRF-Marfrig merger closing date is September 22Shares of MBRF Global Foods will begin trading on the B3 exchange on September 23. ... read more
- Stein named Boparan quality, sustainability & agriculture directorShe offers 30 years of experience in the food industry. ... read more
- Are foot baths truly effective in fight against avian flu?Negligence in the placement of foot baths, prior removal of organic matter from boots and duration of use can make the biosecurity tool ineffective. ... read more
- UGA professor incorporates AI into his curriculumATHENS, Ga. — Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly large part of the poultry industry, and one college professor is using it to prepare his students for the workforce. Andrew Benson, associate professor of poultry science at the University of Georgia, is using AI chatbots to give his students a more in-depth understanding of the poultry industry. “In my class, traditionally, we talk about the industry and how it’s ... read more
- What’s next for broiler, turkey health management?How phages, endolysins and a new take on biosecurity could help poultry perform better. ... read more
- Big Dutchman AG expanding leadership teamUlf Meyer announced as new CDO. ... read more
- USAPEEC celebrates advancing U.S. poultry and egg exportsOrganization marked its 40 year milestone. ... read more
- Slim Jim x Buffalo Wild Wings: New Chicken SticksInterest in chicken over beef by health conscious consumers is fueling product development for snacks high in protein. ... read more
- 6 ways governments can aid with rapid response to HPAIFAO forum attendees collaborated and established a list of recommendations that governmental entities can use to battle avian flu. ... read more
- US poultry industry invests $2.7 billion in processingAs bird size has grown and production efficiency has improved, processing investments have shifted toward the value-added poultry segment. ... read more
- VPS enters the poultry market with research and personnelST. PETER, Minn. — Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions (VPS) announced its strategic expansion into poultry, including chickens and turkey, with new company research and personnel expansion. Their expansion into poultry is marked by the appointment of a commercial director of poultry and the presentation of innovative research at the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) annual conference. VPS named Darrell Stoner as its commercial director-poultry. In this new role, Stoner will ... read more