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2 HPAI cases claim 134,300 turkeys in the Dakotas
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has reported a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in South Dakota, while offering more details on an earlier announced HPAI case in North Dakota.
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Four new Canadian avian flu cases are confirmed
A surge of new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry flocks have emerged in Canada, with one detection in Ontario and three in Quebec.
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North Dakota reports first avian flu case of 2023
The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in Dickey County, North Dakota.
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Broilers & Turkeys
Randy Day retiring as Perdue CEO; McAdams to succeed him
Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms, will retire from the company this summer. He will be succeeded by Kevin McAdams, presently the chief operating officer and president of the company.
Pictured from left are Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue, CEO-elect Kevin McAdams and retiring CEO Randy Day. (Courtesy Perdue Farms)
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.
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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).
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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.
(Courtesy Rep. Mark Alford)
Blogs
Taking part in a four-hour chicken wing talk radio show
Apparently, there were critics who thought a four-hour radio show on chicken wings couldn’t be done.
Ander Christensen hosted a four-hour radio show on a.m. station KFAB where the main topic was chicken wings. (Ander Christensen | Twitter)
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.
On a light gray background, a light blue disposable face mask, a stethoscope, an electronic thermometer, pills, a pen and a notebook with the inscription AVIAN INFLUENZA. Medical concept
Poultry Future
Tyson Foods unveils worker health, well-being platform
Tyson Foods has introduced a new digital tool to help its U.S. team members improve health and well-being.
(Courtesy Tyson Foods)
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.
(Courtesy Maple Leaf Foods)
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