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Poultry producers raising broilers for the “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) market continue to find themselves battling necrotic enteritis (NE). Too often, this raises the ethical dilemma of deciding whether to render antibiotic treatment to birds with NE if...
In response to relatively stronger net farm incomes, U.S. farm sector capital expenditures have increased dramatically in the last three years. In 2019, farm sector capital expenditures were approximately $30.1 billion. The forecasted value for 2022 is $44.2 billion....
On Aug. 1, the USDA-FSIS declared Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. In the press release it was stated that since 1998 there have been “up to” 14 outbreaks and “approximately” 200 illnesses associated with...
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When it comes to the risk of Salmonella in the poultry industry, it should first and foremost be noted that Salmonella does not originate at the processing plant, so the aim is to prevent broiler chicks or turkey...
Given the last seven days and the next seven, I am anxious to report on five things happening right now that can affect our daily lives and businesses. As I’ve mentioned several times in the past, a lot of...
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By Robert O’Connor, DVM, MAM
Senior vice president
Foster Farms
Many years ago, during my clinical year of veterinary school, I learned about the aseptic technique necessary to prep for and perform surgical procedures.
Our surgery professor, Dr. Dorn, would silently observe...
As the winter months approach it is important to make sure that the farm is prepared. Equipment failures can be devastating and result in massive losses. Winter storms can cause delays in supply deliveries. Freezing temperatures can create issues...
Everyday, in thousands of FSIS inspected establishments throughout the United States, an army of federal inspectors make countless inspectional decisions and issue, what may sometimes feel like, waves of Noncompliance Reports (NRs). In most cases, the NRs issued by...
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Q: Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) in broilers isn’t new, but it appears to be on the upswing. Have you seen an increase, and if so, do you have an opinion as to why?
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Animal welfare has always been a key focus for the poultry industry across North America. Poultry breeders and their colleagues in the poultry value chain are truly dedicated to creating a culture of welfare across the industry. Multiple welfare...