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NestBorn says that its on-farm hatching concept significantly improves the level of welfare and health of broilers, and that no investments or modifications are needed in the poultry house. Photo: NestBorn
09-04-2024 | News

On-farm hatching – a growing trend in the US and Canada

The number of dairy farms infected with H5N1 avian influenza in the US continues to expand. Photo: Canva
04-04-2024 | News

US: More bird flu in cows, now humans also infected

Cal-Maine Foods, primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing, marketing and sale of fresh shell eggs, has reported that its facilities in Kansas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Photo: Canva
18-12-2023 | News

Avian influenza hits largest egg producer in the USA

The wave in the second half-year was also triggered by migratory birds which, this time, used the Pacific and Rocky Mountain routes, as well as the Mississippi route. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
28-03-2023 | Article

Avian influenza: 2 waves, different routes and changing dynamics

Workers in processing facilities work in close proximity, heightening the risk of Covid-19 transmission. Photo: Fabian Brockotter
08-05-2020 | News

Poultry plants in the US affected by Covid-19

The Moroccan Federation of Poultry Associations and the U.S. Grains Council hosted training programmes at FISA s poultry centre in Casablanca, Morocco. Photo: USGC
23-04-2020 | News

USGC promotes poultry industry growth in West Africa

Half of the chicken meat in the UK is produced under US control. Photo Koos Groenewold
17-04-2020 | News

Concerns grow over US involvement in UK poultry industry

The infected flock was euthanised after H7N3 was found. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
15-04-2020 | News

US battles high-pathogenic bird flu in South Carolina turkey farm

Photo: Ton Kastermans
20-02-2020 | News

China lifts US live poultry ban

Bill MacFarlane came home to run the business in 1979. Photo: Picasa
14-02-2020 | Article

Pheasant hunting boosts bird demand across North America