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Breeding & Genetics
Listening to, understanding poultry flocks
Work being done at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has started to identify unique sounds that communicate broiler well-being. The initiative may not turn the average poultry farmer into a modern-day Dr. Dolittle, but it could, at least, allow a better understanding of what chicken vocalization may indicate and allow bird care to be adjusted accordingly.
Photo by Andrea Gantz
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Myanmar avian influenza outbreak resolved
An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza that hit Myanmar earlier in 2015 is over, according to a report received by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
Poultry industry growth in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is a goal, and to help meet that goal the goverment has more than doubled its agriculture budget. | Rita Godoy, Freeimages.com
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Zimbabwe poultry industry deemed self-sufficient
Poultry producers in Zimbabwe are now capable of meeting domestic demand for poultry, and will not need to rely on imports, an industry leader said.
Avian Influenza
Funding to help Canada step up avian flu surveillance
The governments of Canada and British Columbia are investing CA$300,000 (US$215,100) to strengthen the surveillance, early detection, and response measures to avian influenza.
The governments of Canada and British Columbia are investing CA$300,000 to step up its avian influenza surveillance and response initiatives. | Mark Roche, Freeimages.com
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Sanderson Farms net income drops by two-thirds in Q4
Sanderson Farms saw its net income drop by more than two-thirds in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, citing lower market prices for poultry products as a significant factor in the drop. The quarter and fiscal year both ended on October 31.
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Minnesota lifts all avian flu-related quarantines
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has lifted the last of the quarantines that were placed on each of the 108 farms infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2015.
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Kuwait lifts avian flu-related ban on US poultry
Kuwait has lifted its ban on imports of poultry from the United States. The ban had been put in place earlier in 2015 in response to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that hit the United States.
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Tyson Foods names former Arkansas governor to board
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has been named to the board of directors of Tyson Foods.
Tyson Foods has named former Mike Beebe, former governor of Arkansas, to its board of directors. | Tyson Foods
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Zacky Farms names Scott Rhodes chief operating officer
Zacky Farms has named Scott Rhodes as its chief operating officer (COO). In this new position, Rhodes will report to the company’s CEO, Lillian Zacky.
Avian Influenza
Bad timing for avian flu woes in France, Germany, Italy
News of the latest outbreaks of avian influenza in Europe comes at the worst time ahead of the holiday season when demand for special poultry products reaches a peak.
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Finnish seminar welcomes Aviagen speakers
Aviagen SweChick Ab, the business unit responsible for supplies of parent stock to Finland, recently participated in a seminar in Tampere organized by Finland's Broiler Association.
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Japan looks to Malaysia to achieve farm export goals
Japan’s agriculture ministry is preparing to start negotiations with the 11 other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) aimed at boosting its farm exports, reports Nikkei Asian Review.
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