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UC Davis Research Explores Natural Bird Flu Resistance in Chickens
California Ag Today
New project could help identify genetic traits for healthier commercial flocks
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of Quarantined California Dairies
California Ag Today
Court says protecting disease reporting and biosecurity outweighs public disclosure.
California Among States in DOJ Egg Price Settlement
California Ag Today
Proposed federal antitrust settlements allege three egg producers coordinated bids that helped influence wholesale egg prices.
DOJ Settlement Puts Egg Prices Back in the Spotlight
Southeast Regional Ag News
Proposed antitrust settlements allege three egg producers coordinated bids that influenced wholesale egg prices during the record price run-up.
Seed Treatments
Idaho Ag Today
At the moment a seed is planted, seed treatments play a crucial role by providing protection against diseases, insects, and nematode pressure.
Bird Flu Case Prompts Rapid Response in South Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
A mixed backyard flock is depopulated as part of standard disease control protocols.
Innovation Takes Flight in Poultry Research
Southeast Regional Ag News
Auburn’s latest project targets emissions and health risks tied to poultry waste.
HPAI Warning
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The spring migratory season brings with it the renewed threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, or bird flu.
Winter Weather, Migratory Birds Linked to HPAI Uptick
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia officials respond to a new case at a Hart County poultry operation.
Poultry and Dairy Shows Resume Statewide
California Ag Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has lifted its exhibition ban following improved H5N1 conditions.
HPAI Update: Southeast Poultry on Alert as Birds Migrate South
Southeast Regional Ag News
Though Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detections have slowed, poultry producers in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama remain on guard as fall migration season nears.
HPAI Update: Calm Before the Storm for California Dairy & Poultry?
California Ag Today
Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have slowed, but California farmers remain on alert as fall migration season brings renewed risks.
Cleaning up ring rot
Idaho Ag Today
University of Idaho Extension has published a bulletin to help potato farmers recognize the symptoms of bacterial rot and protect their operations ring rot.
HPAI Vaccine Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is investing significant resources to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, including $100 million to develop a vaccine.
Despite Money for HPAI Vaccines, Implementation Struggles Remain
California Ag Today
The USDA is putting serious muscle behind the fight against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, with a hefty $100 million earmarked for vaccine research and development.
Bird Flu Battle: The Vaccine Hurdle
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the USDA invests $100 million in vaccine development for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the disease is easing off—at least for now. But implementing a vaccination program isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially with 375 million birds to consider.
Part 4: Depopulation and the Poultry Producer
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. primary control strategy for HPAI, defined by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), is de-population. When HPAI is detected, entire flocks are destroyed to prevent the virus from spreading.
Part 3: Remarkable Resilience in the Egg Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite losing, on average, 11% of the laying flock every year due to HPAI, the industry has worked tirelessly to maintain a stable supply.