Government News
10/31/2008
Broiler meat production will fall in the US
USDA projections show the first industry drop in 33 years, partly due to feed costs.
10/25/2008
World broiler production to increase 3.5% in 2009‚ predicts FAS
October 21, 2008—Broiler production in major countries is estimated to total 74,237,000 metric tons in 2009, 3.5% more than the 71,733,000 tons expected this year, according to data from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Industry News
11/3/2008
EPA finalizes CAFO rule for manure‚ wastewater
October 31, 2008—The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule requiring concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to safely manage manure and wastewater.
Poultry News
11/14/2008
Poultry industry must remain focused
November 11, 2008—The poultry industry must remain disciplined and focused in the face of the current economic turmoil, says Richard Greubel, international president of Tyson Foods.
11/5/2008
Birds of a Feather: Commercial Producers Play Chicken with Avian Flu
In the late 1980s thousands of chickens died from a cancer caused by a virus known as avian leukosis virus J because they were all descended from a few roosters susceptible to the disease.
University News
11/3/2008
Poultry science expert honored for contributions to field
Daniel Fletcher, professor and head of the Department of Animal Science, has been inducted into the International Poultry Hall of Fame.
Avian Influenza Information
"Avian influenza: It's not in your food" is the key message of http://www.avianinfluenzainfo.com, a joint project of the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and Egg Safety Center. Information is given in brief articles, a question-and-answer format and in news releases. Some information is also provided in Spanish, and links to sources of official information, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are also available.
Information Resources on Avian Influenza (USDA)
Fact Sheet: Safeguarding America Against Pandemic Influenza (White House)
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza (White House)
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