Reducing stress during poultry transport is a critical factor for maintaining bird health, welfare, and productivity. Stress during transportation not only impacts the birds' immediate well-being but can also lead to economic losses due to reduced meat quality and...

Butterball, one of the largest producers of turkey products in the U.S., has announced plans to close its Jonesboro, Arkansas, processing facility, a move that will impact approximately 180 workers. The closure is scheduled for February 3, 2025, according...

Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD), caused by the Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), poses a significant threat to the global poultry industry. This disease primarily targets the immune system of chickens, weakening their ability to resist infections and respond effectively...

Join us for Episode 3 of our series on poultry health management as we dive into cutting-edge innovations with Dr. Chantel Coughlin, a leader in veterinary care and health strategies for poultry. In this episode, we explore her contributions...

Chicken gut microbiome management is one of the most intriguing yet underexplored areas of poultry science—and it can make all the difference for your flock. When it comes to your birds, microbes play a critical role in everything from...

The rendering industry’s contributions to animal agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability is vital, yet often overlooked when food and animal food production is discussed. The International Rendering Symposium, held in conjunction with the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo...

Bedbug infestations in broiler breeder operations have become a significant concern for poultry producers. These pests, primarily Cimex lectularius, are notorious for their resilience and rapid reproduction, making them difficult to control once they establish themselves in poultry facilities. Impact...

Keeping chickens in winter means there is a day I dread every single fall. Peeking through the blinds, I’ll see a field full of crystalline glimmers sparkling in the morning sun. Oh, sure, it’ll look very pretty … pretty...

Bosnia and Herzegovina has recently authorized the import of Brazilian poultry meat, marking a significant milestone in the trade relations between the two countries. This decision was announced by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) and confirmed by Brazil’s...

As of Dec. 3, Ken McQueen will no longer serve as the secretary of energy and environment or the director of the Department of Energy. In a statement posted to X, Gov. Kevin Stitt wrote he fired McQueen for...

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is set to enhance its role as a leader in agricultural science education with the construction of a new Poultry Science Center at its main campus. This ambitious project is bolstered by a $2 million...

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project by researchers at the University of Georgia that demonstrated that a safe and cost-effective mucosal immunization strategy, using adjuvanted DNA plasmids expressing known immunogenic Infectious laryngotracheitis...

The NOVUS commercial team in South Central Asia has one of its own leading the way. Dr. Koushik De, who has been with the intelligent nutrition company for 12 years, was recently named sales director for the poultry business in...

Hygiena®, a global leader in food safety and environmental diagnostics, today announced that is has completed the acquisition of Nexcor Food Safety Technologies, Inc., the creator of KLEANZ and CAMS-PM, two industry-leading software solutions for managing sanitation and equipment...

Projected to burgeon to a staggering $429.11 billion by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.45% from 2022 , the global chicken market’s escalated growth has imposed an acute burden on the broiler industry. This...