News
U.S. egg industry needs HPAI vaccination, not litigation
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (359+ words) Could producers that have spent millions to convert to cage-free housing soon face a federal lawsuit that diminishes that investment? The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Michigan cage-free egg law, which does not allow eggs from…...
Rustic Rowan joins Aviagen's RSPCA-recognized breed lineup
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (230+ words) Aviagen's Rustic Rowan breed has been accepted for use under the RSPCA Assured animal welfare scheme. The Rustic Rowan joins the Rustic Gold to be accredited as a breed that also qualifies for the ... Rustic Rowan joins Aviagen's RSPCA-recognized breed…...
Pennsylvania HPAI pushes egg industry losses past 150 million birds
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (247+ words) Two flocks are infected in Lancaster County and one flock is infected in Dauphin County. Three commercial poultry flocks in Pennsylvania have been struck by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). One of the laying hen flocks was in Lancaster County,…...
Far-UVC light could stop spread of HPAI in poultry
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (475+ words) Antiviral technology originally developed to stop COVID-19 is now being tested to prevent bird transmission in commercial operations. Research into an antiviral technology called far-ultraviolet-C light (UVC) light used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in people will determine if…...
APPPA calls for consistent 'pasture-raised' egg standards
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (273+ words) Pastured poultry trade group says regulatory gap between FDA egg rules and USDA meat standards allows misleading labels, disadvantages authentic pasture farmers. The trade group, which represents pastured poultry farmers, wants the FDA to adopt the USDA Food Safety and…...
Purdue diagnostic lab connects with Indiana poultry industry at gala
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (481+ words) Purdue diagnostic lab connects with Indiana poultry industry at gala'WATTPoultry.com Purdue diagnostic lab connects with Indiana poultry industry at gala Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory representatives showcase laboratory services at Evening Under the Stars event in Indianapolis. It's called…...
Tyson, Cargill settle with Oklahoma attorney general
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (346+ words) Tyson will pay $19 million and Cargill will pay $6.5 million to settle long-running environmental lawsuit. Tyson Foods and Cargill have reached a settlement with Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond that will resolve claims made against the company in a two-decades-old'lawsuit'against poultry…...
Poultry industry sustainability slowed by these 4 roadblocks
1+ week, 1+ day ago (115+ words) Poultry industry sustainability slowed by these 4 roadblocks'WATTPoultry.com Poultry industry sustainability slowed by these 4 roadblocks The poultry industry is making strides toward greater sustainability, but obstacles continue to slow progress across the sector. News Chosen for You Thoughts on IPPE…...
Thoughts on IPPE 2026, the Latin American Poultry Summit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (173+ words) The evolution of this important place to meet and see poultry industry technology has led to many ways forward. I've attended the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta for another year, and while I can't say for certain, this…...
Salmonella vaccination proved effective in broiler breeders
1+ week, 1+ day ago (475+ words) Study confirms that industry efforts to control the poultry pathogen are working, and raises questions about infection sources and monitoring timelines. A two-year surveillance study published in Frontiers shows that Salmonella vaccination programs are working in broiler breeder flocks, while…...