Here are the ten most-read poultry-related articles and blogs on WATTAgNet.com during the month of December, 2019:
1. BLOG: Could wooden breast discovery offer options for control?
Mark Clements: New insights revealed into syndrome that causes major losses for the broiler industry worldwide.
2. BLOG: Influencer’s carnivore diet experiment disappoints
Roy Graber: Online influencer Alyse Parker, a former vegan, conducted an experiment in which she ate only meat and eggs over a 30-day period.
3. Baiada takes action in response to PETA video
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has circulated a video showing mistreatment of chickens at Baiada Poultry facilities.
4. Chicken is the top global protein thanks to ASF
Chicken will be the top global protein in 2020 and likely beyond, thanks to the fallout of African swine fever (ASF).
5. 5 market trends Sanderson Farms will watch in 2020
As Sanderson Farms released its financial results for the 2019 fiscal year, the company’s CEO spoke optimistically about the present state of the company, while highlighting five market trends that Sanderson Farms will pay particular attention to in 2020.
6. Thailand’s CP Foods wants to expand in 17 foreign markets
Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) seeks to expand in 17 overseas markets, the company announced in a press release.
7. 4 trends that changed poultry production in the last decade
Changing consumer habits disrupted food operations during the 2010s.
8. California Newcastle disease cases again on the rise
After reports of new cases of virulent Newcastle disease (vND) had appeared to be slowing down, six new cases of the disease were reported in California during the week beginning December 13 and ending December 19.
9. Jury rejects suit claiming conspiracy to hike egg prices
A class-action lawsuit that claimed a conspiracy to limit the United States egg supply and drive up prices was rejected on December 12 by a federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
10. BLOG: Impossible Burger commercial stereotypes livestock producers
Deven King: Burger King has been running an ad lately highlighting the company’s Impossible Burger. Personally, I find the commercial to be absurd.