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DRIVING ANTIBIOTIC-FREE ANIMAL PROTEIN PRODUCTION  Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC), a leading manufacturer of sorbent minerals, parent company to Amlan International, announces that the European Patent Office has issued Patent EP 2906238. The patent covers the unique formulation of two...
From extreme weather, volatile economic conditions, increased consumer scrutiny, and even a global pandemic, the last decade has been both disruptive and transformative for the food and agriculture sector. As we enter a new decade, stakeholders across the value...
The National Chicken Council today reaffirmed the safety of chicken and chicken products after China reportedly said chicken wings from Brazil tested positive for coronavirus. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA),...
Acceptance of a petition designating avian leukosis lesions on poultry carcasses as a trimmable condition is expected to reduce waste and improve efficiency at processing plants while allowing meat inspectors to focus more on food safety, said Ashley Peterson,...

IPPE 2021

rom John Starkey, President, US Poultry & Egg Association U.S. Poultry and Egg has had several questions regarding the status of IPPE 2021. Currently, more than 1,000 exhibitors have committed to being in Atlanta, Jan. 26-28, 2021, at the Georgia...
Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Farm Sanctuary sued the US Department of Agriculture in federal court for failing to require humane handling of poultry at slaughter, resulting in adulterated (i.e., damaged or contaminated) products that violate...
The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recently recognized 215 chicken and turkey facilities with safety awards. The companies were honored in recognition of their outstanding performance through the implementation of innovative and effective employee safety and health programs. Award...
Preventing birds from getting sick is perhaps the biggest challenge encountered when transitioning from conventional to “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) production, Tony Newsome, division manager, Fieldale Farms, told Poultry Health Today. Fieldale Farms was one of the first poultry companies...
Thanks USDA, Iowa Elected Leaders, and Egg Community Iowa Poultry Association applauds USDA’s decision to include frozen and liquid eggs in their Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This decision comes after months of working with State and National Leaders...
Cruiser Products has announced a new addition to its line of Poultry Cruiser® drivable ladder carts. The new Scissor Series carts are being introduced at the 2020 Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) Virtual Trade Show & Convention, being held online August...
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