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Eggs from small flocks more likely to contain Salmonella enteritidis

By Jeff Mulhollem Special to Poultry Times UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Eggs from small flocks of chickens are more likely to be contaminated with Salmonella enteritidis than eggs...

Three countries report avian flu outbreaks

MINNEAPOLIS — Three countries have reported avian flu outbreaks in a farm, park and zoo, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy...

Laos reports H5N1 avian flu on small poultry farm

PARIS — Laos has had an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu on a small poultry farm in the northern part of the country, its...

Food and agriculture are “critical” sectors of U.S. economy

By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times Staff bolejnik@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated 16 "critical infrastructure" sectors considered so vital that their...

Meat Institute strongly opposes USDA efforts on GIPSA rule

WASHINGTON — Following the USDA decision to send an interim final Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule to the White House Office...

Michigan turkey products recalled for possible foreign matter

WASHINGTON — Michigan Turkey Producers, a Grand Rapids, Mich., company, is recalling approximately 54,011 pounds of turkey breast products that may be contaminated with...

Tyson recalls frozen popcorn chicken product

WASHINGTON — Tyson Foods in New Holland, Pa., is recalling approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous...

USDA seeks nominations for advisory committee

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is seeking nominations for membership on the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Animal Health. Selected members will...

Veterinary school gets $7.2 M for scholarships

STARKVILLE, Miss.— A $7.2 million gift from the Charles E. and Viola G. Bardsley Estate will endow a scholarship program for Mississippi State University...

GPIA marks 80th anniversary

By David B. Strickland Poultry Times staff dstrickland@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Poultry Improvement Association celebrated its 80th anniversary milestone at its annual meeting on Aug....

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