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Minnesota, Iowa, Quebec poultry infected with avian flu

The three most recent cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in North American commercial poultry flocks to be confirmed by agricultural agencies are in Minnesota, Iowa and Quebec.

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Foster Farms recalls chicken patties

Foster Farms is recalling approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patty products that may be contaminated with hard, clear pieces of plastic.

(Courtesy FSIS)

Is it time to vaccinate backyard poultry, pets for HPAI?

While the technology is there, bird owners in the United States and Canada cannot vaccinate their birds for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

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Pilgrim’s: DOJ investigating grower compensation

Pilgrim’s Pride become aware that the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil investigation into matters concerning grower contracts and payment practices, the company announced in a recent securities filing.

(Courtesy Pas Reform)

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Federal court holds kosher poultry company in contempt

A federal court found Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corp. in contempt for failing to pay $162,359 in penalties after an inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found numerous safety hazards, including willful, serious and repeat violations.

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West Liberty Foods to close plant in Mount Pleasant, Iowa

West Liberty Foods will close its facility in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, effective May 7, 2023.

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More Minnesota turkeys struck by avian influenza

Commercial turkey flocks in Minnesota continue to be affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza, with new cases being reported in Le Sueur and Stearns counties.

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Egg prices a topic that doesn’t belong in political ads

In recent political ads, a Kansas congressman overlooks the avian influenza outbreak and instead insinuates that the Biden Administration and the Democrats controlling Congress are to blame for high egg prices.

Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas (Roy Graber)

Avian flu cases reported in Minnesota, Manitoba

The two newest cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be reported in North America include a commercial turkey flock in Minnesota and an unspecified commercial poultry flock in Manitoba.

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Gold Creek Foods reopening former George’s plant

Gold Creek Foods (GCF) plans to reopen the former Campos Foods plant in Caryville, Tennessee, which closed earlier this year.

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Avian flu again strikes turkeys in Sanpete County, Utah

The number of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial turkey flocks in Sanpete County, Utah, continues to climb, with the latest occurrence being confirmed on October 25.

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What can poultry industry learn from Emmanuel the emu?

I’m sure most of us by now have heard of Emmanuel the emu – the likeable Florida ratite who was a suspected victim of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Emmanuel, the Florida emu who became a social media sensation, caused quite a scare, but he fortunately tested negative for highly pathogenic avian influenza. (eco sister | Twitter)

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