Researchers at the University of Chester are pioneering efforts to improve poultry welfare, productivity, and environmental sustainability in the industry. Through two groundbreaking projects, FeedFlow and NetFLOX360, millions in UK Government funding have been secured to drive advancements in...
Six commercial poultry farms in the Fraser Valley are under quarantine with confirmed outbreaks of avian influenza.
Poultry operations that tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), included three sites in Chilliwack, and three in Abbotsford so far...
Cooper Farms, a food processor based in Oakwood, Ohio, has bolstered its egg processing capabilities over the past year with significant upgrades aimed at improving both efficiency and sustainability.
These include new storage silos and an advanced egg breaker added...
Bounty Fresh made World Chicken and Egg Month unforgettable with the lively debut of their new mascot, Chicky, at Trinoma Activity Center. The event drew a crowd of families and fans, who enjoyed activities like parades, interactive contests, and...
The 2023 Pilgrim's Sustainability Report outlines the company’s substantial progress in sustainable practices across its global operations. This year, Pilgrim’s emphasized environmental goals, with substantial initiatives to minimize its carbon footprint. Key achievements include a marked reduction in greenhouse...
On Thursday, October 24th, Poultry Industry Council (PIC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in a hybrid format, both at the GrandWay Event Centre in Elora and online, followed by a Board of Directors meeting. The AGM highlighted a...
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced it will provide up to $500,000 to support Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges with animal disease prevention, preparedness, and response projects. Through the National Animal...
Brazil's animal health authorities have successfully concluded efforts to eliminate a Newcastle disease outbreak in poultry, officially informing the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) that the outbreak is now resolved.
After the initial detection in a flock in Anta...
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. FSIS is continuing to investigate how these products entered...
New Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance goes beyond poultry barns to cover all animal slaughtering and processing facilities.
Previous OSHA guidance only applied to poultry establishments. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is in poultry plants...