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Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to backyard flocks

ATLANTA —  The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has reported that this year's multistate outbreak of salmonella was linked to contact with live...

Knowing signs of disease and how to report illness

USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service WASHINGTON — What is avian influenza (AI)? AI viruses can infect chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks, geese and guinea fowl,...

Gender detection technology could end male chick culling

AUSTIN, Texas — Vital Farms’ new subsidiary, Ovabrite, in partnership with Novatrans, an Israeli technology company based in Tel Aviv, has announced the introduction...

Chicken quarters, chicken chili soup recalled

WASHINGTON — USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service has announced the recall of roasted chicken quarters due to misbranding, specifically an undeclared allergen, and...

Hurricane Matthew hits North Carolina hard

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s agricultural industries took a beating from Hurricane Matthew as the 48 counties affected by the storm are some of North...

The Heritage turkey: trend or revolution?

By Katie Keiger Poultry Times staff Kkeiger@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Genetically engineering animals has been around since humans began living with dogs, but the results of some...

Ready-to-eat product recalled that may be undercooked

WASHINGTON — Wayne Farms LLC. of Oakwood, Ga., is recalling approximately 4,059 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to undercooking, resulting in the potential...

Don’t let leftovers linger too long

By Merritt Melancon Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — For many families, the prospect of turkey sandwiches and turkey soup after Thanksgiving is almost as...

Church’s Chicken names new CEO

ATLANTA — Church’s Chicken, the global quick service restaurant chain, has promoted Joseph Christina as chief executive officer. He succeeds Jim Hyatt, who has served...

Thanksgiving dinner to cost less than $5 per person

WASHINGTON — The American Farm Bureau Federation's 31st annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the...

Tom Hayes to succeed Donnie Smith as CEO of Tyson Foods

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. has  announced that Tom Hayes, president of Tyson Foods, will succeed Donnie Smith as chief executive officer on...

Adequate zinc vital to healthy immune response

By Rosalie Marion Bliss Special to Poultry Times BELTSVILLE, Md. — As cold and flu season nears, now is a good time to take stock of...

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