Austin AlonzoAustin Alonzo is a former editor of WATT PoultryUSA.From the Author - Page 22Processing & SlaughterAllen Harim reportedly depopulating nearly 2 million birdsA major integrated poultry processor is apparently culling some flocks due to low attendance in its processing operation as a result of COVID-19.Diseases & HealthKeep the poultry line moving in spite of COVID-19The entire world is now facing what the United Nations is calling the greatest human challenge since World War II: COVID-19. Despite this, poultry and other food industries must press onward.Broilers & TurkeysBetter water quality and regulation using gravityA new watering device can greatly enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of poultry watering systems.Broilers & Turkeys6 big animal welfare questions answeredIn the modern poultry industry, improving animal welfare means showing continual, gradual improvement in objective welfare measurements.Diseases & HealthHow COVID-19 may impact the US poultry industryCOVID-19 is presenting an unprecedented challenge to the world and the U.S. poultry industry will not be spared from its effects. However, it will likely not be significantly interrupted by the disease.Diseases & HealthSanderson CEO: 15 employees are COVID-19 positiveThe nation’s third-largest integrated poultry company illuminated operational changes forced by the continuing outbreak of COVID-19 on a special investor conference call.Broilers & TurkeysSurvey: Broiler natural light access gaining popularityGiving broiler birds access to natural light is rising in popularity, according to a new survey.Consumer TrendsImpossible burger is better but still not beefRight now, in my opinion, the Impossible burger is no match for the real deal. But it’s a much better than past attempts.Broilers & TurkeysUS turkey production falls by 5% in 2019Overall turkey production fell significantly in 2019, according to WATT PoultryUSA’s 2019 Top Poultry Company rankings.Broilers & TurkeysTop broiler companies expand, face favorable marketThe U.S. broiler industry roared ahead in 2019 with greatly increased total production and four new processing plants coming online.Consumer TrendsPopulation and climate pressure are comingThe planet is getting warmer and more crowded. The chicken industry will likely play an outsized role in feeding this world of the future, but plant-based foods could represent a significant part of the diet of the future.Antibiotic-Free MeatMore than half of US broilers raised NAE in 2019More than half of the birds raised in the U.S. were raised no antibiotics ever in 2019.Previous PagePage 22 of 50Next Page