Thursday, April 9, 2026

Poultry Today

USPOULTRY Foundation Awards $7,000 to University of North Georgia

TUCKER, Ga. — The University of North Georgia has been awarded a $7,000 USPOULTRY Foundation grant to assist the college in recruiting students interested...

Protein snacks could lead to improved behavior

CHICAGO — Could protein-based snacks such as hard-boiled eggs lead to improved classroom behavior? That could be the case, according to a group of educators...

Tunnel operation tips for houses with young birds

By Michael Czarick & Dr. Brian Fairchild Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — It is widely understood that tunnel ventilation is a necessity when it comes...

MPF announces board of directors; Change in venue for 2018 convention

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Bruce Eastlund of Fairmont, Minn., will continue his role as the president of the Midwest Poultry Federation for the 2017-2018...

LSU wins National Poultry Judging Contest

TUCKER, Ga. — Louisiana State University won the High Team Overall category at the 70th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest, held...

Factors contributing to poultry house structural failures

By Dr. Sid Thompson, Michael Czarick & Dr. John Worley Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — A poultry house can be considered a complex system in which...

Broiler house chickens not hatching; creating concern for future meat prices

Eggs in hatcheries all across the country are not hatching, concerning poultry industry professionals at all levels. The USDA and Bureau of Labor Statistics...

Innovations in cage-free layer housing unveiled at Indiana event New facility constructed for Rose Acre Farms

REMINGTON, Ind. — Summit Livestock Facilities recently hosted media and guests at a Rose Acre Farms cage-free facility under construction in Pulaski County, Ind. Opening...

International Poultry Council adopts position statement on antimicrobial usage

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — In a landmark decision, the International Poultry Council has adopted a position statement on the responsible and efficacious use of...

Older fans may not be suitable for a modern tunnel house

By Michael Czarick & Dr. Brian Fairchild Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — As target bird sizes continue to increase so does the difficulty in keeping...

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