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9 hours ago | wattagnet.com | Jackie Linden

Presence of the HPAI virus A(H5N9) strain has been detected for the first time in poultry in the Philippines. The discovery followed routine surveillance of domestic flocks at the end of April, reported the official Philippine News Agency (PNA). First in the country to test positive for this virus strain was a duck flock in Camarines Sur, a province in the far south of the island of Luzon, and part of the Bicol region.

5 days ago | wattagnet.com | Jackie Linden

As in past years, the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks appears to be falling as spring progresses in Europe. Following assessments of the situation in their respective territories, the agriculture departments of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (DAERA) have announced an end to the compulsory housing of poultry.  These changes are scheduled to come into effect on May 10, and cover commercial and captive birds.

6 days ago | wattagnet.com | Elizabeth Doughman

Despite a rumor from the New York Post, Cargill has no plans to exit the turkey business. “One of [turkeys] biggest heavyweights is quietly trotting away from the business,” an article in the New York Post claimed on May 7, blaming the move on the declining market share of turkey, as well as the negative impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on the industry.

6 days ago | wattagnet.com | Roy Graber

Papa Johns has been actively communicating with others – including its peers in the restaurant industry – to help one another develop and fulfill animal welfare policies. Jenn Garner, senior director of corporate affairs and sustainability at Papa Johns, told attendees of the Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit on May 1, that the chain is still in early stages in its sustainability journey, having published its first corporate responsibility report in 2020.

6 days ago | wattagnet.com | Jackie Linden

Newly elected to join the Joint Business Cooperation Council between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is Yuriy Melnyk. An experienced and highly respected academic and businessman in Ukraine, Melnyk is the deputy CEO for Sustainable Development at MHP. He is also chair of the Supervisory Board of the MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation. Formation of the Council reflects a deepening of the economic and political connections between the two countries, according to MHP.