Texas A&M University recently received a $38,178 student recruiting grant from the USPOULTRY Foundation. The grant was made possible by a gift from Tyson Foods. The check was presented to Dr. David Caldwell, professor and head of the Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M University, by Tyson Foods nutritionists Roy Brister and Bill Johnson. Joining in the presentation were … Read More
New Research on Efficiency of Xylanase Enzymes
BioResource International, Inc. (BRI), a global biotechnology company specializing in the research, development and manufacture of high-performance enzyme feed additives for animal nutrition, announced the availability of further research showing its enzyme feed additive, XylamaxTM, improves feed digestibility and uptake in poultry broilers fed a corn-soy diet. Traditionally, xylanase feed enzymes have been used in wheat diets. Xylanases were not … Read More
Carbon Footprint Assessment Tool Research
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., in which researchers developed a carbon footprint and assessment tool for poultry producers. The project is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. A brief summary of the completed project … Read More
New Research on Vaccination for Infectious Bronchitis
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., in which researchers provide insight on vacation against infectious bronchitis. The project is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. A brief summary of the completed project is shown below. … Read More
New Purina Start & Grow Poultry Feed
A new premium poultry feed from Purina promises to help give stronger starts for laying chicks. The company says the enhanced formula of Purina Start & Grow Premium Poultry Feed is support immune systems and is available in both medicated and non-medicated formulas, optimized with prebiotics, probiotics and yeast to provide chicks intended for egg laying a strong start and … Read More
2015 IPPE Breaks Records
The 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) broke several records with 30,350 poultry, meat and feed industry leader attendees from all over the world. In addition, there were 1,284 exhibitors covering almost 500,000 net square feet. The Expo is the world’s largest annual poultry, meat and feed industry event of its kind and is one of the 50 largest … Read More
Animal Ag Groups Urge Quick Passage Of TPA
A diverse group of agriculture and food organizations sent a letter to Congress this week urging swift passage of legislation renewing Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). The 70 groups, including poultry and livestock organizations, say TPA is necessary so that major trade deals can be finalized and implemented to help the U.S. economy. “Their ability to compete in global markets is … Read More
Roka BioScience Salmonella Testing
Salmonella threshold testing was the hot topic in the Roka BioScience booth at the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). I stopped by to talk with Ted Andrew, Director of Marketing and Product Development about their new approach to bacteria detection and other new opportunities they are offering the industry. “It’s a different way to look at pathogen testing. … Read More
The Novus Enzyme Portfolio
Ajay Bhoyar is the Global Poultry Marketing Manager for Novus International and I got to chat with him during last week’s International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Enzymes were at the forefront of the Novus experience when you walked through their booth on the expo floor. Ajay talked about the importance of their presence at the event and … Read More
Animal Ag Groups Back RFS Reform Act
Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Steve Womack (R-AR) and Peter Welch (D-VT), today re-introduced legislation called the RFS Reform Act “to reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to help ease concerns created by the ethanol mandate and protect consumers, livestock producers, food manufacturers, retailers, and the U.S. economy.” Livestock and poultry producer organizations are among those supporting the … Read More