Poultry Industry News

Kent Nation named North American sales manager for Keith Smith Company

Hot Springs, AR – Keith Smith Company, the largest independent producer and provider of broiler hatching eggs in the United States, announced the promotion of Kent Nation to Sales Manager/North America.

Research Proves Vaccine Programs Reduce Salmonella Risks

Salmonella is the most prevalent cause of bacterial foodborne illness in the United States, with nearly one-third of reported cases each year attributed to eggs and poultry.1

The Middleton Companies Move To New Facility

Hollister, MO - Memco and MandM Poultry Equipment are pelased to announce the relocation of our Jonesboro, Arkansas warehouse and distribution center now located at 5941 Highway 1 South.

Butterball Promotes Two to Operations Executive Positions

GARNER, NC. - Officials with Butterball LLC confirmed the promotion of Neal Walsh to chief operating officer and Bill Folk to vice president of operations effective in late December.

Cobb-Vantress App Works to Help Customers Succeed Through Innovative Software & Expertise

Cobb-Vantress, Inc. / Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA: The new Cobb Flock Management app is the latest technology designed to help customers achieve more yield, better feed conversion, and healthy flocks. The app allows customers to track production and manage Cobb flocks across farms, houses, and pens right from their mobile devices.

VDG (Van der Graaf) Announces Michael Peach as Food Industry Business Development Representative

Shelby Township, MI- We are proud to announce that Michael Peach has joined VDG as the Food Industry Business Development Representative.

Sterilex Announces Animal Health Rebrand

HUNT VALLEY, MD — Sterilex®, an industry leader in disinfection and microbial control, announced a comprehensive rebrand for the company’s animal health product portfolio. The rebrand solidifies Sterilex’s commitment to improving biosecurity and protecting animal health and provides an opportunity to create product names that are easier to remember and say.

Zoetis Expands Vector Vaccine Portfolio

DURHAM, N.C. — Zoetis has expanded its line of recombinant vector vaccines with the launch of Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-IBD, which provides early protection against the contemporary infectious bursal disease (IBD) viruses confronting U.S. broilers.

Butterball to invest in two processing plants in Arkansas

Garner, NC – Two Arkansas Butterball processing plants are being renovated as part of a combined $8.7 million investment by the company.

USDA Offers Additional Assistance for Certain Producers Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program  

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP),

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