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WASHINGTON — The “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy” released on Sept. 9 announces health plans for America’s children addressing such topics as chronic disease, through more than 120 initiatives. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission is chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. health and human services secretary. “This strategy represents the most sweeping reform agenda in modern history — realigning our food and health systems, driving ... read more

By sampling wild birds that appear healthy, it allows for the early detection of HPAI, which in turn can enable swift implementation of control, eradication and preventative measures. ... read more

After a four-month absence from commercial poultry in the country, two flocks in Alberta have tested positive. ... read more

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. recently announced the selection of Devin Cole as the new chief operating officer (COO). In this position, Cole will supervise the company’s business segments, including Poultry, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International. Cole has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, and, most recently, served as the group president of Poultry and International. In that role, he delivered the company’s third consecutive ... read more

Strong national policies and action from poultry producers and companies are essential in controlling the global problem of highly pathogenic avian influenza. ... read more

HARRISONBURG, Va.— The Virginia Poultry Federation is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The non-profit, statewide trade association was officially founded Aug. 19, 1925, on the campus of what is now Virginia Tech. “A group of people that were involved in poultry production met in Blacksburg, Va … and organized what became the Virginia Poultry Federation to coordinate an organization that would look out for the interests of poultry production in ... read more

The chicken wing concept placed in every competition it entered at the annual event. ... read more

ATLANTA — A non-commercial, non-poultry backyard flock in Henry County, Ga., has recently been confirmed with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service verified the positive case of the mixed species flock, which consisted of approximately 45 birds. This flock marks the first confirmed in Georgia since the commercial HPAI case in January 2025. Authorities believe that transmission ... read more

He was already the chief information officer for the company, and the two positions are being combined. ... read more

In this situation, it was commercial turkey breeder hens that were affected. ... read more

Brazil’s Court of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense approves the plan for the merger, but some conditions still need to be met. ... read more

The decision will lead to the loss of 293 jobs at the plant in Washington, Indiana, but none of the company’s other operations in the state will be affected. ... read more

Julian Madeley, Director General of the World Egg Organisation (WEO). and Mary Spicer, its Head of Communications, join Mark Clements to discuss the WEO’s program to foster the next generation of egg industry leaders. ... read more

European poultry industry warns unfair competition and over-regulation already threaten the sector; the looming E.U.-Mercosur agreement with make matters worse. ... read more

SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue Farms is leading the way in workplace safety, the company announced, adding that recently the Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recognized 36 Perdue Farms facilities at its annual event in Destin, Fla. Each year, the council – which includes members from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, and National Turkey Federation – awards its highest honor, the Award of Distinction, to facilities ... read more