Learn why the Onion's satire piece on poultry slaughter misses the mark and isn't funny.

Canadian poultry company Sofina Foods and a chicken catching service that contracted with Sofina have yet to enter a plea in an animal abuse case, with defense attorneys saying the court does not have sufficient video evidence of the alleged acts.

Farmer-members of United Egg Producers’, held their annual legislative visits in Washington, D.C., on May 15 and 16.

As retailers and restaurant chains demand cage free egg production and ever-higher standards, how will economy of value eggs be produced?

The law not only requires the banning of cages and requires more space per bird, but it also dictates that hens be provided with enrichments.

Six meat and poultry consumers taking part in a focus group at the 2019 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit all revealed that animal welfare was important to them. But the level of that importance varied.

Perdue Farms, a leader in animal welfare, announced on April 22 the winner of its first ever Chicken Welfare Enrichment Design Contest. Perdue challenged family farmers in their network to develop new inventions that improve the lives of the animals in their care. The company received over 30 submissions for creative new enrichment designs that allow chickens to roost, perch, play and exercise in different ways.

In order for farmers and ranchers to gain a better reputation with consumers, they need to do a better job of gaining their trust by using values to drive purchasing choices, explained Leah Dorman, director of food integrity and consumer engagement at Phibro Animal Health.