Getting to know Atlanta: A guide for IPPE 2016 attendees
Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Atlanta from every corner of the globe for the International Production and Processing Expo. In January 2016, the expo will boast more than 1,200 exhibitors and 28,000 attendees. The event − hosted by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Association and the North American Meat Institute […]
Cook the holiday turkey safely this year
Thanksgiving season is almost upon us. While families come together to spend time, it is important to know how to cook your turkey safely this holiday. This year, the USDA has released food safety information for safe turkey cooking and alternative methods. Read the full article at poultrytimes.com.
Amid drought, California working toward safety, conservation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California continues to struggle with its severe drought, which is now in its fourth year. Livingston, home to Foster Farms, ranked last in meeting mandated water conservation goals. Foster Farms, the largest poultry producer west of the Rocky Mountains, was the city’s biggest water user. The company employs more than 3,000 people […]
Disposal methods for poultry mortalities
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The poultry industry in the Midwest has faced the loss of 48 million egg-laying hens, pullets and turkeys since the beginning of the year. Production facilities deal with the disposal of farm mortalities every day. Even though farm mortality is common, appropriate handling is required to help prevent the spread of disease, […]
British scientists fighting bird flu with glow-in-the-dark chicks
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Genetically modified chickens may help British scientists monitor and potentially stop the spread of avian influenza, which hit the United States hard this year. Chicks are injected with fluorescent green protein, which makes their beaks and feet glow in the dark, which help scientists distinguish them from other birds used during testing. […]