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New Michael Foods facility opens in Norwalk, Iowa

Michael Foods’ new egg processing facility in Norwalk, Iowa, is now open.

Michael Foods representatives, in the presence of state and local dignitaries, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new egg processing facility in Norwalk, Iowa. (Michael Foods)

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1st World Egg Day China event set for October 11

Initiated by LyJa Media, publisher of Poultry International China magazine -- allied with the International Egg Commission (IEC), the China National System for Layer Production Technology (NSLPT), and China’s Top Egg Producers -- launched the "World Egg China Day” event, scheduled for October 11.

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Rose Acre facility redesign emphasizes food safety

Updates and changes Rose Acre has made to its Hyde County facility to minimize the risk of another Salmonella recall.

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How layer vaccination can effectively control Salmonella

Producers have invested heavily in the past to reduce the incidences of Salmonella Enteriditis (SE) in table eggs with refrigeration, improved cleaning and disinfection of facilities, enhanced biosecurity, better pest control, testing, and record-keeping. An additional option that has widely been included in SE control programs has been the use of live Salmonella vaccines and inactivated bacterins.

Taking the proper steps to ensure eggs are free of Salmonella is critical to food safety. (vchal | BigStock.com)

Meat Institute files lawsuit challenging Proposition 12

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) on October 4 filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12, also known as the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative.

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5 programs for egg producers at 2020 IPPE

Don't miss these 2020 IPPE educational programs for egg producers focused on the most current industry issues.

Michael Foods gets award in advance of new plant opening

Michael Foods was a recipient of this year’s Economic Impact Award presented by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

AEB CEO Anne Alonzo honored twice in same evening

Anne Alonzo, president and CEO of the American Egg Board (AEB) was recognized for her leadership with two awards in the same evening on September 15.

Anne Alonzo, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, visits onstage with Jorge Ferraez, publisher of Latino Leaders, during the Chicago Maestros award ceremony. (American Egg Board)

New Technologies

HatchTraveller wins Supply Chain Innovation Award at British Poultry Awards 2019

HatchTech won the Supply Chain Innovation Award at British Poultry Awards 2019 in London for its HatchTraveller, a trailer that uses fresh outside air to cool at chick level.

Will cage-free production always please animal activists?

While attending the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) Live Production, Welfare & Biosecurity Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee on September 17, industry researchers discussed potential issues to cage-free layer housing that U.S. egg producers may not have faced yet.

Labor shortages impacting the poultry supply chain

Poultry processors and distributors share thoughts on coping with labor and truck driver shortages as part of round table discussions.

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New careers are needed today in poultry production

When one thinks of animal production, one immediately refers to veterinarians or animal scientists. Those are the classic careers that so far have been needed to work at farms, hatcheries, laboratories and corporate offices.

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