Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Poultry Today

Two new cases of HPAI detected in Neb. backyard flocks

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has detected two cases of highly...

APHIS reminds animal caretakers about biosecurity importance in protecting against HPAI

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reminding all animal caretakers of the critical importance of biosecurity in protecting animals...

USDA confirms HPAI in Louisiana backyard flock

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a non-commercial backyard flock...

USPOULTRY releases updated U.S. poultry antibiotic use report

TUCKER, Ga. — Updated research has been released, supported by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, that quantifies the U.S. poultry industry’s on-farm antibiotic...

Maryland grower family wins DCA’s Malone Award for farm conservation

GEORGETOWN, Del. — Rick and Beth Weaver of Sudlersville, Md., have earned Delmarva Chicken Association’s 2024 George (Bud) Malone Environmental Award. The Weavers, who raise...

Elanco Animal Health reports 3Q 2024 results

GREENFIELD, Ind. — Elanco Animal Health Inc. reports its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, provided guidance for the fourth quarter of...

Wayne-Sanderson donates rescue truck to Miss. volunteer fire department

LAUREL, Miss. — Wayne-Sanderson Farms recently stepped up to support local firefighters from Jones County, Miss.’s M&M Volunteer Fire Department, donating a specially-outfitted Ford...

Rendering industry’s key roles with sustainability to be highlighted at Int’l. Rendering Symposium

ATLANTA — The rendering industry’s contributions to animal agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability is vital, yet often overlooked when food and animal food production...

Measuring the impact of natural light on chicken production

AUBURN, Ala. — The average broiler chicken lives 6–8 weeks and spends much of that time indoors, but researchers at Auburn University are investigating...

Tyson Foods offering Dallas Cowboys nuggets

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Dallas Cowboys fans can catch America's football team on their TV screen and make them part of holiday celebrations with the...

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