Austin Alonzo Austin Alonzo is editor of WATT PoultryUSA. www.wattglobalmedia.com/contact-usFrom the AuthorBroilers & TurkeysVIDEO: U.S. per capita turkey consumption hits 35 year lowThe turkey industry took more than its fair share of lumps in the past decade, but things may be pointing up in 2023.HomeWhat Subway’s struggles mean for turkey and lunchSubway, once the biggest fast-food chain in the world, closed hundreds of stores in the U.S. last year and is now looking for a buyer at $10 billion. What happened?Processing & SlaughterShrinking whole bird market, bird flu cause turkey slumpTurkey production in the U.S. declined by more than 10% over the past decade. Changing American tastes, animal disease and other market forces are driving the decline. Processing & SlaughterNew Prestage Farms plant designed to save laborPrestage Farms’ new, $180 million processing plant will secure its relationship with its biggest client and keep the company under family ownership.WATT Poultry ChatVIDEO: Creating a poultry integrated pest management programPlacing traps where insects live and breed is essential to keeping nuisance pests off the farm.Avian HealthGlobal poultry industry is fighting HPAI, not spreading itCommercial chicken farming is certainly not furthering the spread of bird flu among wild birds.EggWhat’s next for avian flu in the US in 2023?It’s time to reject the established dogmas surrounding highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to a leading voice on the subject.Diseases & HealthVaccine makers review possible options for avian fluLeading animal health companies are already selling vaccines designed to combat the global highly pathogenic avian influenza crisis. They stand ready to address the U.S. market if the need arises.Avian influenzaWould avian flu vaccination work in the U.S.?Highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccination won’t happen in the U.S. for years, but it may be a useful tool for fighting the aggressive disease in the future.Diseases & HealthAvian influenza vaccination won’t happen in the U.S. yetVaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza is unlikely in the U.S. today. However, it could be a possibility in the future.EggVaccination will be a good option when availableAvian influenza vaccination is coming to the western world. It’s a good thing and should be helpful when used properly.HomeU.S. turkey production will likely increase in 2023If the turkey industry isn't hit by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as hard as it was in 2022, then it should recover somewhat in 2023.Page 1 of 51Next Page
