Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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National Turkey Federation elects 2016 officers

TUCSON, Ariz. — John Reicks, vice president of internal operations for Tyson Foods Inc., has been elected chairman of the National Turkey Federation for...

NPIP low path AI program beneficial to industry

By Andrew R. Rhorer Special to Poultry Times COVINGTON, Ga. — Avian Influenza (AI) viruses can be classified into low pathogenic and highly pathogenic forms based...

Preschools in Boulder, Colo., call “fowl” over state ban

By Gillan Ritchie Poultry Times Staff gritchie@poultrytimes.com DENVER — A new state ban in Colorado, which took effect Jan. 14, has left many parents and professionals of...

Poultry products recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergen

WASHINGTON — Perfect Fit Meals LLC, a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,455 pounds of poultry entrees due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, USDA’s...

Todd Applegate is new head of UGA Department of Poultry Science

By Merritt Melancon Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — Dr. Todd Applegate, associate head of the Department of Animal Sciences at Indiana’s Purdue University, has...

GMO labeling bill defeated in Senate

By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times Staff bolejnik@poultrytimes.com WASHINGTON — A bill which would have provided a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods has been defeated in...

Study: Probiotics in feed boosts poultry immune system

By Brittany Gilbert Special to Poultry Times STILLWATER, Okla. — Sales of probiotic-fed chicken products in the United States have increased 34 percent in the last...

Management, nutrition for successful broiler breeder flocks

By Cesar Coto Special to Poultry Times SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — In the early 1990s, Cobb started collecting information of breeder flocks worldwide and a clear...

Seminar focuses on biosecurity and AI

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — "Cost is the number one reason for ingredient changes," said Dr. Amy Batal, corporate nutritionist for Sanderson Farms, during her presentation...

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