New USDA Online Resource to Help Farmers Select New Farm Bill Programs 30 Sep 2014 US - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new online resource this week to help farmers across the country make important decisions on new Farm Bill created safety net programs.
Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in US Ducks, Pheasants 29 Aug 2014 US - Low pathogenic avian influenza of the H7 sub-type has been detected on a breeding farm and hunting preserve containing approximately 40,000 mallard ducks and approximately 7,000 to 8,000 pheasants in New Jersey.
Tyson Firms in Mexico, Brazil Taken over by JBS 28 Jul 2014 MEXICO & BRAZIL - Brazilian meat processor JBS together with its US poultry processing operation, Pilgrim’s Pride, has acquired the poultry processing operations of Tyson in Mexico and Brazil.
Welfare of Scotland's Game Birds Approved 4 Jul 2014 SCOTLAND, UK - The inspections last year found generally good welfare among game birds but some suggestions for improvement were noted.
Renewable Policy Cost Poultry Sector $44 Billion 23 May 2014 US - Energy policy has cost the US poultry sector $44 billion since 2007, a leading industry organisation has announced.
Irish President Visits Benchmark Holdings Farm 11 Apr 2014 Sponsored UK - The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins have today (Thursday 10 April) visited a leading sustainable farming research and innovation centre, the Food Animal Initiative (FAI), in Oxford, as par…
Newcastle Disease Outbreak Reported in Hamerkaz 5 Feb 2014 ISRAEL - The Israeli veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Hamerkaz.
Dr Shelly McKee to Keynote Novus Luncheon at IPSF 26 Jan 2014 Sponsored US - Building on the annual tradition discussing topics challenging the entire poultry industry over a free lunch, the Novus luncheon at IPSF brings expert Dr Shelly McKee of Auburn University to present 'How Consumer Pr…
Ag Department Calls for Lower Retail Chicken Prices 21 Oct 2013 PHILIPPINES - The Department of Agriculture (DA )is asking the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to lower the suggested retail price of chicken in major trading centers to align it with current farmgate prices.
$40 Billion Cut to Nutrition Bill Could Delay US Farm Bill 20 Sep 2013 ANALYSIS - More delays for the US farm bill? The US House of Representatives approved a three-year nutrition bill Thursday on a largely party-line 217-210 vote, writes Sarah Mikesell, 5m senior editor.
Efficacy of Broiler Litter Composting Studied 5 Jul 2013 US - Researchers have studied the temperatures reached in windrows of broiler litter composted between flocks to control pathogens. This work is a first step to gauge the efficacy of composting, which is a standard proce…
LPAI Detected in Denmark 4 Jun 2013 DENMARK - The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has reported an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza, serotype H7, in the western region of Viborg, affecting a hatchery for farmed game birds (1,400 mallards…
Diseases of Farmyard Poultry. Part 3 - Control of Coccidiosis 21 May 2013 The causes, clinical signs and control of coccidiosis in small flocks of poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and pheasants) by Victoria Roberts, BVSc MRCVS, for NADIS.
SENASICA Reports No Further Bird Flu Cases 17 May 2013 MEXICO – Surveillance work has discovered no new cases of bird flu in Puebla, the Ministry of Agriculture (SAGARPA) revealed at a council of poultry industry organisations.
How is New Bird Flu Virus Transmitted? 18 Apr 2013 ANALYSIS - The outbreak of a new strain of avian influenza A(H7N9) in China has seen the number of people infected rise to 82 with a further 19 cases confirmed on Wednesday, writes Chris Harris.
Four More Confirmed with H7N9; Monitoring Stepped up 3 Apr 2013 CHINA - Authorities in Chinese regions have ordered health institutions to step up monitoring of H7N9 bird flu as four more cases were reported Tuesday (2 April).
Game-bird Preserve Business Development Guide 1 Apr 2013 By Dan Burden of Iowa State University Value-Added Agriculture for the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
LIMA Small Game Separators 27 Mar 2013 FRANCE - More and more game such as quails, guinea fowls for their eggs, and rabbit for their high quality lean meat, are meeting increasing success on the market.
On-line Guide to Slaughter of Poultry 29 Jan 2013 UK - An on-line guide to the humane slaughter of poultry has been produced by the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA).
Two March Workshops Teach Gamebird Management 25 Jan 2013 US - Upcoming Mississippi State University workshops can help landowners or managers interested in attracting gamebirds learn how to encourage quail and turkey populations on their land.
