USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project by researchers at Kansas State University that aimed to evaluate the connection between indicator microorganisms and Salmonella at re-hang and post-chill stages. The research was made...
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project, aimed at developing six vaccines for reovirus in turkeys, by researchers in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Made possible by...
Today, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve a Food and Agriculture Investment Program (FAIP) grant to Michigan Turkey Producers Cooperative, Inc. for $75,000. These funds will assist the company with reconfiguring its current cold storage capacity,...
Turkey rhinotracheitis continues to pose challenges in Canada as the country grapples with the spread of infections across multiple provinces. Following initial reports from Ontario, the situation has intensified with the confirmation of additional cases in both Ontario and...
For the first time in Canada, turkey rhinotracheitis has been detected, impacting two commercial turkey flocks in Ontario. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced these cases on May 13.
According to the WOAH report, increased mortalities were noted...
Learning turkey diseases and treatment is one of the biggest issues for turkey farmers, and one of the scariest diseases a turkey farm can experience is clostridial dermatitis.
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) announced today that Leslee Oden has been named NTF President & CEO and will assume the leadership position in July when current President & CEO Joel Brandenberger retires after 17 years as head of...
In a recent report from the Steiner Consulting Group released on March 7th, 2023, the U.S. turkey industry marked a notable milestone: its first annual increase in per capita consumption since 2016. However, this uptick came with a tinge...
For Frank Reese in McPherson County, protecting his turkey flock has been his life’s mission, passion and livelihood.
The Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in Lindsborg is Reese’s avian sanctuary – protecting heritage turkey breeds.
“Those white turkeys over there are White...
What is the best turkey mating ratio for good fertility? That’s a question many first-time turkey keepers ask. Often as not, they get many different answers. Here’s why:
Turkey Type
The first thing to consider is the type of turkeys in...