United States Department of Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, has said that his department and states are increasing collaborative efforts to stifle H5N1. USDA’s Rod Bain Reports. 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 …
Three Things to Know About HPAI in Dairy Cows
Some consumers and livestock producers alike have concerns when it comes to H5N1. USDA’s Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack share three things to keep in mind. Click here to learn more from USDA APHIS. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Update: HPAI Cases in Livestock
Producers still have concerns about HPAI detections in livestock. Find more information from USDA APHIS here. 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 ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Officials Collecting Vital Data on Bird Flu/Dairy Situation
USDA officials are collecting massive amounts of data, and using that to make better decisions during the current HPAI outbreak. Rosemary Sifford of USDA APHIS shares more. 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 …
Concerns about Continued HPAI
While Southeastern flocks have thankfully not had intense exposure to wild bird vector populations, a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak persists among wild birds. United State Department of Agriculture Chief Veterinarian, Rosemary Sifford, discuss some of the concerns associated with the ongoing issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Alabama Poultry Producers Urged to Practice Strict Bio-Security
There have been various reports the past few weeks about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), mostly in in the Midwest and Northern parts of the country. But none-the-less, the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association is keeping a close eye on these disease reports. Their CEO, Johnny Adams, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman so far it’s not spreading from farm to farm due to good …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Case in U.S. Confirmed
A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed at a commercial operation in Indiana. According to a story from Rod Bain, this is the first such detection in the U.S. since 2020. Koren Custer, with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services, discusses the recently confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at an Indiana …
Poultry Industry on High Alert for Avian Influenza
In the wake of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) being found in wild birds in the U.S., poultry producers here in the Southeast and across the country are asked to be on high alert. Gary Crawford has more details. HPAI is a serious disease and requires rapid response because it is highly contagious and often fatal to chickens. APHIS works with its federal, state, …