Poultry Industry News

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),

Southern Bancorp’s Thomas “Hunter” Deweese Promoted to SBA President

Little Rock, AR. – Southern Bancorp today announced the promotion of Thomas “Hunter” Deweese to SBA (Small Business Administration) President

Simmons Foods Announces Joel Sappenfield as President of Simmons Prepared Foods

Siloam Springs, AR - Simmons Foods announced today that Joel Sappenfield has joined the company as president of Simmons Prepared Foods.

Stan Reid Appointed As Cobb-Vantress, Inc. Interim President

Siloam Springs - AR: An experienced leader in the poultry breeding industry has been appointed to the role of interim president of Cobb. Stan Reid, current vice president of North and South America, is assuming the leadership position vacated by Joel Sappenfield, who recently left the company.

Ross Bright Joins BioSafe Systems’ Meat, Poultry & Seafood Team

East Hartford, CT— As we look to the upcoming year, BioSafe Systems has equipped our Meat, Poultry & Seafood branch with new talent to grow. Ross Bright will be kicking off the new year as our latest Technical Sales Representative for MPS/Animal Health.

Elanco Animal Health Selects Indiana as Home for Global HQ and Future Footprint Consolidation

GREENFIELD, IN - After a rigorous multi-state search, Elanco Animal Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELAN) today announced Indiana as its base for future global consolidated operations, anchored by a new streamlined fit-for-purpose global headquarters in downtown Indianapolis.

Introducing Space Ray's New LoPro Radiant Poultry Brooder- A Low Profile, High Efficiency Heating Solution

CHARLOTTE, NC - Space-Ray is introducing a new radiant gas brooder to their line of time-tested quality products. The new LoPro brooder features a lower profile; only 13 inches high, which is ideal in houses with lower ceiling heights.

U.S. Poultry Industry Provides 2.1 Million Jobs; Economic Impact Up 15 Percent in Two Years

Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States.

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