In the three months to the end of February, 25 European states officially registered more than 1,000 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Around 60% of these affected poultry. While only Sweden has reported a new outbreak in commercial poultry over the past week, backyard or hobby flocks have been affected in several more countries.
The latest contender in the battle of the chicken sandwiches is a taco.
Ventilation and management are key to providing birds with an environment that they can thrive in.
Making sure that there is an ample supply of meat and poultry inspectors through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is a concern for members of the U.S. Congress, Rep. Chellie Pingree said.
There are several new technologies in development that could sex male chicks before they are hatched, but there is still a ways to go before commercially viable solutions are available.
