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United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations

The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the vaccines would protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians. Experts say this could curb a pandemic threat. U.S. officials are already moving bulk vaccine that closely matches the current virus into almost five million vaccine doses. These …

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Nation Watches Anti-Ag Activists in CA

A California farmers’ alliance is asking for help from farmers around the nation in battling animal rights activists. “They are not wrong to be concerned, depending on what happens here. We feel very confidently that this is a steppingstone, that they are seeking out to throw something against the wall and see what sticks. Because if they can make it …

Maintaining Safe Milk Supply Amid HPAI

The latest efforts to keep our milk supply safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Human and Health Services Secretary discusses some of the continued and increased efforts to assure a safe milk supply amid an outbreak of a High Path Avian Flu strain found in dairy cattle. Rod Bain reports. Listen to the This Land Of …

USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks

(USDA/WASHINGTON D.C./ April 26, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products when they exceed a specific threshold (1 colony forming unit (CFU) per gram or higher) for Salmonella contamination. This final determination is part of FSIS’ broader efforts to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with the …

U.S. Poultry Value of Production and Sales Down 13 Percent

According to a new report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the combined value of production from broilers, eggs, turkeys, and the value of sales from chickens in 2023 here in the U.S. was $67.1 billion, which is down 13% from the $77.2 billion in 2022. Of the combined total, 64 percent was from broilers, 27 percent from eggs, 10 percent …

Forecasting April Meat Production

How are U.S. animal protein sectors performing? Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, discusses beef, pork, and broiler production in USDA’s latest forecasts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …

Dairy Defined Podcast: Biosecurity Top-of-Mind with HPAI

At the top of every dairy farmer’s mind right now is biosecurity and how to achieve it. The various cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) found in dairy cattle in several states has many concerned. In a new Dairy Defined Podcast Karen Jordan, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, chairwoman of the National Dairy FARM Program’s animal care task force, …

Ag Commissioner Issues Emergency Rule to Further Protect Florida Livestock from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/April 12, 2024) — In addition to previously issued safety protocols and polices, and in response to USDA confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic livestock in eight states, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued Emergency Rule 5CER24-4. The Emergency Rule imposes specific restrictions on the importation of cattle into Florida to prevent the spread of HPAI, commonly …

HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle

Another state confirms bird flu in dairy cattle. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ohio now has its first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) found in a dairy herd. The state’s Department of Agriculture says it’s the first case of HPAI in an Ohio livestock operation. The dairy operation received cows from a Texas dairy on …