Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 26Processing & SlaughterAvara Foods proposes closure of Newent poultry plantThe U.K. company earlier in 2023 closed a turkey plant in Abergavenny, Wales.Avian InfluenzaWould an NAE-style model work with HPAI vaccination?Not all countries will be quick to accept vaccinated poultry, so separating vaccinated flocks from unvaccinated flocks might be an option.Avian InfluenzaAnother Minnesota turkey flock hit by avian influenzaTwo days after HPAI was detected in Meeker County, it strikes another flock there.Avian InfluenzaReduced HPAI detections in wild birds in 2023 encouragingAPHIS surveillance has shown smaller percentage of wild birds sampled for avian flu have tested positive so far in 2023 when compared to the same months of 2022.Diseases & HealthPoultry not only Arkansas industry HPAI puts at riskWaterfowl hunting brings in about $1 million daily during Arkansas hunting season.Diseases & HealthIowa on high alert for avian influenzaWith the presence of HPAI confirmed in bordering South Dakota and Minnesota, Iowa agriculture secretary says poultry producers must pay attention.Consumer TrendsHormel Foods: Brands are built on storiesWith stories come emotions, which is what differentiates a brand from a product.Diseases & HealthMinnesota has first HPAI case in commercial turkey of 2023A flock of nearly 115,000 turkeys in Meeker County is affected.Diseases & HealthAPHIS: Second Utah flock hit by HPAI involved 7,600 turkeysSanpete County has now had 141,800 commercial turkeys affected by avian influenza in 2023.Processing & SlaughterTyson officially closes North Little Rock plantThe plant was part of Tyson Foods’ operations since 1969.TurkeyAvian influenza returns to Sanpete County, UtahAPHIS reported that 134,200 commercial turkeys were affected.Agrifood AngleNew Zealand hens treated to live symphony concertChickens seem to find comfort in hearing Baroque music.Previous PagePage 26 of 274Next Page