Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 4Diseases & HealthMore avian metapneumovirus detected in Ontario, ManitobaNew cases are confirmed in turkeys and in chickens.Consumer TrendsNew chicken offerings from Applebee’s, Lee’s FamousApplebee’s offers new hand-breaded chicken sandwich, while Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken introduces its new Buffalo Collection.Agrifood AngleScience can differ, complicating animal welfare issuesWhile you may be able to prove a point while using scientific information, people with differing opinions can often prove their points by using another set of scientific information.EuropeLDC plans to purchase Konspol from CargillPlanned transaction includes the Konspol brand and the plant in Nowy Sącz, Poland.Agrifood AngleCanadian chicken raised right in more ways than oneChicken Farmers of Canada’s promotional campaign finds a fun way to show consumers how chickens in the country are “raised right.”Avian InfluenzaIn-state diagnostic labs help Iowans better battle H5N1Quick test results are particularly helpful in Iowa, which has had influenza virus appear in turkeys, laying hens and dairy cattle in less than two weeks.Avian InfluenzaAvian flu hits 2 turkey flocks in Stearns County, MinnesotaCollectively, these two flocks included 75,700 birds.Avian InfluenzaNew Zealand raises biosecurity to keep HPAI awayPIANZ says country’s remote geographic location does not exempt it from risk.Avian InfluenzaAvian flu infects commercial turkey flock in IowaThis is the first flock in Cherokee County to be affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza since 2022.Agrifood AngleTurkey legs for Father’s Day? Not a bad idea.Kudos go to Diestel Turkey Ranch for coming up with a crafty suggestion for those wondering what to get their dads.Avian InfluenzaAnother Australian poultry flock hit by avian fluAfter an earlier flock was struck by H7N3 HPAI, the latest confirmed case involved the H7N9 variant of the virus.TurkeyLower whole bird turkey sales hit Hormel in first halfWhile value-added Jennie-O products give company a reason to be optimistic, whole bird volumes are not what they used to be.Previous PagePage 4 of 274Next Page