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Broilers & Turkeys

Mary Pitman, namesake of Mary’s Chickens, dies at age 72

Mary Kathryn (Abbott) Pitman, 72, the namesake of Mary’s Chickens and Mary’s Turkeys, died on April 5, 2023.

Brand Insights

Innovations and Strategies in Poultry Health and Production

Boehringer Ingelheim

This comprehensive webinar series from Boehringer Ingelheim delves into cutting-edge advancements and effective strategies in poultry health and production.

Avian Influenza

U.K. poultry set free from avian flu housing order

After five months, the mandatory housing order to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been lifted across the United Kingdom (U.K.). This is despite two new outbreaks there, as well as 16 in Hungarian poultry flocks.

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WOAH declares Indiana free of HPAI

The first U.S. state to have a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock during the 2022-23 outbreak has been declared HPAI-free by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

Broilers & Turkeys

Tyson Foods' sustainable packaging cuts carbon footprint

In partnership with packaging solutions company, Amcor, Tyson Foods has shifted more of its products into a new sustainable packaging, AmPrima.

Avian Influenza

Congress concerned about replacing aging APHIS staff

As the staff of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) deals with one animal disease outbreak and the threat of others, making sure that APHIS and other USDA agencies continue to have a steady and qualified staff is very important to Rep. Mark Alford.

Hens and Trends

IEC publishes paper defining the value of HPAI vaccination

A new paper examining the considerations and components required for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccination and surveillance in layer hens was launched by global membership organization the International Egg Commission (IEC) in April 2023.

Food Safety

E. coli superbugs found in 40% of retail poultry, meat

Antibiotic use in poultry and other livestock is under scrutiny due to growing antibiotic resistance and consumer concerns. Resistance, when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them, can devastate poultry flocks and affect the livelihood of farmers.

Diseases & Health

USDA confirms testing of avian influenza vaccines

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) began avian influenza vaccination trials earlier this month, the agency announced during an April 13 roundtable discussion with poultry industry stakeholders.

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Avian influenza strikes another Quebec poultry flock

A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Quebec has been discovered.

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What’s next for avian flu in the US in 2023?

It’s time to reject the established dogmas surrounding highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to a leading voice on the subject.

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Bolivia battles avian flu outbreaks at layer farms

March saw even more outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at Bolivian commercial layer farms, according to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).

Broilers & Turkeys

Poultry ventilation success requires attention to detail

Poultry health and producer profitability are dependent on proper ventilation in poultry houses. To ensure that a house’s ventilation system is operating correctly, employees need to understand and be properly trained on how to identify issues.

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