The current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) in the United States and resulting egg price increases have caused the chicken industry to closely examine a policy that forces the broiler industry (broilers are chickens raised for meat) to destroy perfectly nutritious and safe eggs. The National Chicken Council today petitioned FDA to reverse or modify this policy.

The change in name establishes Selko as Nutreco’s single global brand for specialty feed additives.

For the Aviagen® global team, the 2023 International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) was marked by sharing, connecting, and strengthening common bonds with like-minded poultry professionals.

Aviagen® is pleased to announce that Eddy van Lierde has been named Global Head of Incubation Services, effective from Jan. 2.

First Financial Bank has announced the promotions of Matt Garrett, Bryan McDuffie, Scott McKennon and Adam Tinsley in their Arkansas poultry loan production offices. 

While typically its barbecue in Kansas City and cheesesteaks in Philly, when it comes to the Super Bowl, the wing is still king.

Wes Morris has been named president of Tyson Foods’ poultry business, effective January 27.

Alltech is pleased to announce that Dr. Roy Brister has joined the team as a Strategic Poultry Advisor. 

Natural Biologics and Aleris International debuted Provillus to the U.S. Poultry and Swine industries at an exclusive launch event held during the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, GA.

The COVID-19 pandemic strained many poultry processing plants as employees became ill. With the help of a $1 million grant, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers will soon begin designing robotics to help alleviate that potential strain.