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Avian flu hits poultry farms in 4 European countries

3 days ago | wattagnet.com | Jackie Linden

Amid a general easing in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases across Europe with the progress of spring, multiple new outbreaks linked to the H5N1 virus serotype have been confirmed in Hungary. Fifteen more poultry farms have tested positive for the virus, based on official notifications submitted to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) over the past week.
Microbiome Breakthrough: Transforming Poultry Egg Health

4 days ago | wattagnet.com | Mark Clements

Mark Clements, Editor-in Chief, Poultry: Hello, and welcome to the Future of Poultry Podcast. I'm Mark Clements, Editor-in-Chief Poultry with WATT Global Media, and today we're going to discuss regulating the microbiome of newly hatched chicks. To do that, we're going to look at the work of a small U.S. company, AGRITX.
Gov. Sanders wants rotisserie chicken on SNAP-eligible list

1 week ago | wattagnet.com | Roy Graber

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders submitted a waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announcing her plan to add rotisserie chicken to Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Also in that waiver is a plan to remove soft drinks and candy from the list of products that would be covered under the SNAP program, commonly referred to as the food stamp program.
Avian influenza reappears in Ohio poultry

1 week ago | wattagnet.com | Roy Graber

For the first time in more than a month, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been reported in a commercial poultry flock in Ohio. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported that the presence of HPAI was confirmed in a commercial laying hen flock in Darke County on April 14. The affected flock included 292,000 hens.
Uvesa Group grows with hatchery acquisition

1 week ago | wattagnet.com | Roy Graber

Uvesa Group has acquired a hatchery in Alfaro, Spain. The facility was previously managed by HG&P Layers Ibérica and was dedicated to the production of eggs for human consumption. Uvesa will transform the facilities to become a hatchery for broiler egg production. The hatchery currently has a capacity of 230,000 eggs per week. Fully equipped and ready to operate, this facility will enable the company to respond more efficiently to growing market demand.
Avian flu losses mount across 5 Indian states

1 week ago | wattagnet.com | Jackie Linden

Over the past two weeks, the veterinary authority of India has officially recorded HPAI outbreaks in poultry in five states.
3 European countries record more avian flu on farms

1 week ago | wattagnet.com | Jackie Linden

While the risk of HPAI infections in wild birds remains high in Germany, the threat to poultry and captive birds has diminished slightly, and is now described as “moderate.”
Egg disinfection with hydroxyl-radical could aid food safety

1 week ago | wattagnet.com | Elizabeth Doughman

Hydroxyl-radical sanitizing technology targeted and destroyed Salmonella, E. coli, Pseudomonas and Aspergillus on hatching eggs safely and with no negative effects on the resulting chicks, reported a new study published in Poultry Science. The poultry industry is under extreme pressure to reduce the incidence of Salmonella and other harmful pathogens, especially pre-harvest. Much of the focus has centered on the hatchery to limit exposure as early as possible.
Innovation Deadline Extended for Poultry Tech Summit

1 week ago | wattagnet.com | Elizabeth Doughman

The 2025 Poultry Tech Summit, scheduled for November 3-5, 2025, at the Atlanta Airport Marriott in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for innovators who will be given the opportunity to showcase projects in need of funding that are 3-5 years from availability in the marketplace. The call for innovations for this event has been extended due to popular demand. Submissions are due by April 18. Submit your ideas now at www.poultrytechsummit.com.
Regenerative Poultry: Force of Nature's Holistic Approach

1 week ago | wattagnet.com | Elizabeth Doughman

Producing regenerative chicken at scale is a challenge, but Force of Nature says it is up to the job. “We’re working with our growers, feed suppliers, and industry experts— starting with an organic feed supply, building toward a regenerative one and ultimately aspiring to corn- and soy-free — so we can confidently say that our program is having a holistic, positive impact on the land both on and off the farm, as well as for consumers,” said Force of Nature’s CEO and co-founder Robby Sansom.