A new state was added to the list of those where highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza (HPAI) cases have been confirmed. On Tuesday, USDA-APHIS confirmed the presence of HPAI in two wild birds, a goose and a duck, in McCracken County, Kentucky. These birds were found within the Mississippi flyway where this strain of avian influenza has previously been identified. … Read More
USPOULTRY Video Provides Peek at Processing
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) announces the release of a new video that provides a look at how chickens and turkeys are processed in the United States. The video takes a behind-the-scenes look at today’s high-tech, highly efficient poultry processing plants and highlights the food safety and sanitation practices employed by the modern poultry industry. Food production and safety … Read More
Raising the Innovation Bar for the Consumer
I had the opportunity to learn more about the family legacy of Perdue Farms while at the 2015 Chicken Media Summit. Not only was Perdue’s head cheerleader and his wife present for the entire event, but we were able to tour the company’s innovation center. When I say head cheerleader I actually mean CEO of Perdue Farms, Jim Perdue. “We … Read More
The Science Behind Food Safety
Food safety is on the hearts and minds of all throughout the agriculture community. So, there is no doubt it was a hot topic during the recent Chicken Media Summit held on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and sponsored by the National Chicken Council and US Poultry & Egg Association. Dr. Ashley Peterson, VP of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the National … Read More
Chicken Litter – A Hot Commodity
Jenny Rhodes, Extension Educator for University of Maryland in Queen Anne’s County and local poultry farmer, was asked to attend the 2015 Chicken Media Summit to talk about chicken manure. For her first 10 years in extension, Jenny wrote nutrient management plans. These plans are state mandated and any farmer meeting it’s requirements must have one for their operation. “In … Read More
Looking Forward to the Future of Chicken
Representatives from many poultry companies were on hand during the recent Chicken Media Summit. Christine Daughtery, VP Animal Well-Being Programs & Technology for Tyson Foods attended the tours answering many questions attendees had along the way. She also served as a panelist during the “Chicken Myths and Facts” panel. The myth she busted was centered around the idea that everything … Read More
Chicken Summit Tackles Industry Myths
The 2015 Chicken Media Summit is a wrap, but the dialogue will continue. A panel titled “Chicken Myths & Facts” answered questions many not directly involved in the poultry community simple don’t understand. Panelist discussed hormones, antibiotics, chicken litter, environmental issues and other hot button issues on the minds of consumers. Tom Super, VP of Communications for the National Chicken … Read More
Industry Addresses New H5N2 Outbreaks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) provided an update on highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza outbreaks via a press conference this morning. This comes after the recent confirmed case on an Iowa egg farm. USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford, CDC Medical Officer Dr. Alicia Fry and USDA Southeast Poultry Research Director David Swayne … Read More
Documentary of Delmarva’s Chicken Industry to Debut
A documentary on the history of the poultry industry on the Delmarva Peninsula is set to premiere this week. Nearly a year in the making, “Cluck, Pluck, and Luck” will play in Salisbury, Maryland, on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri University Center on the campus of Salisbury University, and in Georgetown, Delaware, … Read More
Attendees Flock to 2015 Chicken Media Summit
Here on the Eastern Shore the 2015 Chicken Media Summit is in full swing. The National Chicken Council and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association have once again brought together bloggers, journalists, dietitians and leaders in the poultry industry to network and learn from one another. Today we completed the Chicken: Farm to Fork Day. Stops included a tour of a … Read More