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Broilers & Turkeys

Tyson Foods expanding hatchery in Mississippi

Tyson Foods is expanding its hatchery in Walnut Grove, Mississippi, adding 16,000 square feet to the facility.

Egg

Mississippi breeder flock is state’s first avian flu case

Mississippi has had its first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock, with a broiler breeder flock affected.

Breeding & Genetics

Breeding poultry sustainability for the planet

Modern poultry breeds require fewer resources than their recent predecessors, meaning that they are well-positioned to satisfy growing demand for meat, while placing a smaller burden on the environment.

Broilers & Turkeys

Aviagen doubling capacity at facility in Luziânia, Brazil

The Aviagen Group has invested BRL50 million (US$9.5 million) to expand its Luziânia operations in the state of Goiás, Brazil.

Avian Influenza

Avian flu brings poult euthanasia issue to forefront

With fewer farms available to take poult placements because of avian influenza infections, the turkey industry is now facing tough decisions concerning the culling of poults.

Broilers & Turkeys

Hendrix Genetics appoints Richard Maatman as deputy CEO

Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal genetics company, appointed Richard Maatman as deputy CEO. He will join Hendrix Genetics no later than January 1, 2023.

Avian Influenza

6 components of effective avian flu vaccination

The USDA has not approved a highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccination program, but the agency has examined what details would be necessary for such a program to be effective if approved.

Home

Is gene editing in agriculture’s future?

Could American consumers be more receptive to gene editing in agriculture than previously thought?

Poultry Future

Chicken study explores genetic resistance to viruses

DNA analysis research could help breed chickens that are more resistant to damaging viral infections like avian influenza, Marek’s disease, infectious bursal disease and infectious bronchitis virus, according to a study published in the journal Animal Genetics.

Egg Production

How to optimize egg storage at the hatchery

Learn what must be done and what should be avoided during egg storage in the hatchery.

Processing & Slaughter

Breast meat myopathies decline as new strategies emerge

The incidence of woody breast and other detrimental breast meat conditions is dropping in the U.S., but still a significant percentage of meat is affected. Breeders, researchers and integrators continue to search for solutions.

New Technologies

University of Arkansas breeds for water-efficient chickens

Researchers at the University of Arkansas are working to improve the sustainability of the poultry industry through the genetic selection of more water-efficient broilers.

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