4+ hour, 18+ min ago  (67+ words) BACKGROUND: China had been blocking raw poultry imports from U. S. states affected by HPAI outbreaks. Under a Regionalization Agreement, HPAI restrictions by state are meant to be lifted 90 days after cleaning and disinfection, but China had not been abiding by that…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (233+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " The National Chicken Council (NCC) yesterday filed comments with the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) strongly supporting a proposed rule that would increase the maximum line speed for young chicken processors operating under the New…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (141+ words) The Biden administration finalized a regulation six days before President Trump took office that threatened to dismantle an efficient and successful industry model that has worked well for decades and helps keep chicken affordable. Simply put, the rule is un-American....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (77+ words) The Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council consists of members from the U. S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the National Chicken Council (NCC) and the National Turkey Federation (NTF). Collectively, the three organizations represent companies that produce 95% of the nation's poultry products…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (121+ words) 4. USDA-APHIS: Implementation of a Vaccine Strategy for HPAI. APHIS has developed a draft vaccination strategy for HPAI which, if implemented, threatens the economic viability and the survivability of the U. S. broiler industry, including the many small businesses that make up and…...