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US, Chinese egg farms take different paths to the same strong outcome

Despite their radically different economic circumstances, eastern and western egg producers performed equally well in the COVID-19 recession, with the best yet to come.

Cobb poised for growth with research farm expansion in US

Cobb is making a significant investment in research and development by expanding its Bear Hollow pedigree research farm in Southwest Missouri, the United States, the company announced on November 20.

Aviagen expands US operations, signaling growth and success

Aviagen hosted a grand opening event on November 5 at its Elkmont, Alabama, US campus to mark the completion of its new Veterinary Services building, along with the expansion of the facility's existing diagnostic laboratory, which was highlighted with a tour of the lab's innovative features.
US, Chinese egg farms take different paths to the same strong outcome
Cobb poised for growth with research farm expansion in US
Aviagen expands US operations, signaling growth and success
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
AFBF welcomes appointment of new US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has welcomed US President-elect Joe Biden's appointment of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh as the United States' Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Foster Farms faces fresh scrutiny following latest COVID-19 death of facility worker
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Tyson Foods appoints new vice president of investor relations
Tyson Foods, Inc. has named Megan Britt as the company's new vice president of investor relations.
Monday, December 21, 2020
Sanderson Farms announces retirement of board member
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Monday, December 21, 2020
AFBF welcomes USDA-NASA agreement
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has welcomed a new agreement between the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and space agency NASA to strengthen their partnership.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Tyson Foods fired seven managers related to COVID-19 wagering probe
Tyson Foods said it has fired seven managers based in its Waterloo, Iowa plant, its biggest pork plant in the United States, after investigating allegations that the managers wagered on how many workers would be infected with COVID-19, Reuters reported.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Cal-Maine Foods expands cage-free egg capacity in Kentucky, US
Cal-Maine Foods is expanding its US plant in the state of Kentucky to increase production of cage-free eggs as states across the country implement new requirements, just-food reported.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
New York startup Simulate launches plant-based chicken patties called Discs
Simulate, a New York-based tech startup, has launched its latest product called Discs, a plant-based chicken patty made from soy and wheat protein, Green Queen reported.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Smithfield Foods collaborates with Dominion Energy for methane-to-natural gas project
US major food processor Smithfield Foods has completed a renewable natural gas project with energy producer Dominion Energy, which converts methane from swine farming into renewable natural gas (RNG), Reuters reported.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Tyson Foods appoints first chief medical officer
Tyson Foods, Inc. has announced the appointment of Dr. Claudia Coplein to the newly-created role of chief medical officer.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
National Chicken Council unveils new website
The National Chicken Council (NCC) has announced in its press release its newly refurbished website, featuring an easy-to-navigate user interface that highlights the latest policy, news and information pertinent to the United States broiler industry.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
BRF shares rise after announcing expansion plans
Major Brazil-based food processor BRF SA saw its shares rise after announcing expansion plans to halal markets in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, as well as an increased focus on the domestic market as the company aims to triple its revenue over the next 10 years, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Not all US states consider meatpacking workers essential for COVID-19 vaccine
Mark Lauritsen, United States-based United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW) vice president and head of the food processing and meatpacking division, said some states have moved away from putting meat and food processing industry workers in line for COVID-19 vaccination, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
University of Georgia awarded US$23,292 USPOULTRY Foundation grant
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Early nutrition programming (in ovo and post-hatch feeding) as a strategy to modulate gut health of poultry
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In many poultry markets around the world where chicken viscera are commonly sold in supermarkets, the appearance of the liver is very important for marketing purposes. Customers ha ...
Fungisorb - complex sorbent neutralizer of toxins
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
To prevent the development of mycotoxicosis in animals, it is advisable to use mycotoxin binders. Russian manufacturer "Sibbiopharm" Ltd. offers a complex mineral-organic mycotoxin ...
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