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Evidence of study suggests source of salmonella foodborne illness

ATHENS, Ga. — Researchers at the University of Georgia have provided multifaceted evidence to suggest the likely origins behind the global spread of Salmonella enteritidis,...

Willow Tree Poultry Farm recall due to possible foreign matter contamination

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 – Willow Tree Poultry Farm, an Attleboro, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 52,022 pounds of various chicken salads and dip products...

Hurricane Ida suspends Sanderson processing operations

LAUREL, Miss. — Sanderson Farms announced on its social media that it closed six of its poultry processing plants on Monday, Aug. 30, because...

USDA updates pandemic assistance for poultry contract producers

WASHINGTON — The USDA is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers...

Elanco celebrates product’s 50 years of controlling coccidiosis

GREENFIELD, Ind. — Coccidiosis is a health challenge throughout the life of a bird and a major cause for performance and productivity losses for...

Pilgrim’s to hold free vaccination clinic at Georgia facility

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Pilgrim’s Gainesville has announced it will hold a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic and give away free meat for a year to...

Research offers insight on COVID-19’s impact on online food delivery

NEW YORK — Online food ordering software services provider Upmenu has published a new report indicating the impact of COVID-19 on online food delivery...

Tyson Foods requiring vaccinations & providing $200 to fully vaccinated frontline employees

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — To protect team members, their families and their communities, Tyson Foods is requiring its employees at U.S. office locations to be...

Tips to control lice and mites on poultry

ATHENS, Ga. — Ectoparasites (e.g. lice & mites) are often a problem for small flock producers. These insects are extremely small (about the size...

Tyson Foods integrating ‘Five Domains’ animal welfare framework

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods is evolving its approach to animal welfare by integrating a new welfare framework across its global operations, known as...

USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 — Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance...

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