Group asks justice to review poultry company acquisition

Acquisition could impact cattle prices, says R-CALF

December 3, 2009

According to an R-CALF USA press release, the organization has again requested the U.S. Department of Justice review its decision to permit the purchase of Pilgrim’s Pride by Brazilian meatpacker JBS.

The organization stressed the increased poultry from this acquisition could negatively impact cattle prices.

New Mexico confirms third case of HPAI in poultry

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The case of the green chicken meat: Ischemic myopathy

Avian Influenza

New Mexico confirms third case of HPAI in poultry

The state has reported the presence in three commercial hatchery flocks located in Roosevelt County since April 12.

Avian Influenza

Taiwan, Philippines confirm further HPAI outbreaks in poultry

First ever cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been reported in poultry in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines, while Taiwan has confirmed recent outbreaks in several counties. Vietnam has registered the country’s first human

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Avian Influenza

Spotlight on avian influenza is brighter than ever

With recent cattle and human H5N1 infections, more people are paying attention to the outbreak, NTF official says.

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Researcher celebrates poultry parasite naming with tattoo

Billy Hargis now has a permanent parasite reminder.

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New House of Raeford plant in South Carolina suffers setback

City Council cites concerns about wastewater capacity.

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Avian Influenza

Michigan county reports first HPAI case in poultry

The type and size of the commercial flock has not been disclosed.

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Diseases & Health

New organization founded to help promote phages in Asia

The body aims to help facilitate the introduction of phages in the poultry and wider livestock industries.

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Avian Influenza

H5N5 cases more prevalent in Canada, but not in poultry

World Organisation for Animal Health reports that the latest cases of the H5N5 variant have been confirmed in raccoons in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza of the H5N5 serotype has been confirmed in raccoons in Canada.

Chicken Marketing Summit News

4 steps to a better broiler of tomorrow

Addressing the challenges ahead to meet the demands of a changing world.

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Avian Influenza

APHIS: Avian flu hits commercial hatchery in New Mexico

After H5N1 is confirmed in six dairies in the state, it now strikes a hatchery involving 61,500 birds.

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Former Oklahoma governor, AG criticize HB 4118

Frank Keating and Drew Edmondson believe the proposed legislation won’t protect farmers against lawsuits as much as it will poultry integrators.

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Middle East strengthens as destination for Brazilian chicken

The United Arab Emirates is the leading Middle Eastern market for Brazilian poultry exports.

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