In comparing poultry farms, researchers found that rates of Salmonella in fecal and environmental samples were less prevalent on smaller farms.
Canadian poultry and pork processor and distributor, Olymel LP announced on April 19 the closure of another one of its plants.
The growing need for antibiotic-free products has challenged producers to decrease or completely stop using antimicrobials as feed supplements in the diet of broiler chickens.
Employees of five California poultry processing companies may be owed $3.8 million in back wages and damages according to the Department of Labor.
The Texas Agriculture Commissioner confirmed today that Cal-maine Foods, Inc. in Farwellk, Texas has received notice of a positive test for HPAI.
While holiday demand is certainly a key driver of egg prices, other factors include bird flu cases, the cost of labor, and the high price of chicken feed.
Social media buzz around “lab” and “3-D printed” chicken really points to a recent muscular abnormality in broiler chickens known as spaghetti meat.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has finalized “Product of the USA” labeling rules, which will allow voluntary labeling specific to U.S.-raised products.
Perdue’s donation, through Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach, will help with the strain on families facing hunger, and food banks.
U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists have developed a technology to reduce the pathogens in intact eggs using Radio Frequency technology.