In a significant development, highly pathogenic avian influenza (commonly known as bird flu) has made its presence felt beyond poultry, impacting dairy cattle in the United States. On March 26, 2024, authorities confirmed cases of avian influenza in dairy cows in Texas. The confirmation came after the Texas Department of Agriculture received validation from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The virus was detected in dairy establishments, notably in three Texas dairies and one in Kansas. Fortunately, unlike poultry, infected cows…
Day: March 29, 2024
Institute of Egg Studies Announces Annual Research Award
“The Institute of Egg Studies announces its XXVIII Research Award, a leading recognition for Spanish researchers in egg-related studies. Since 1997, the Institute has fostered research covering various aspects of eggs, including composition, nutrition, production, technology, quality, and health connections. The jury, comprising experts from the Institute’s Advisory Council, will select the winner in July. In the previous edition, the XXVII Prize was awarded to a multidisciplinary team for their work on developing a biohybrid compound for guided bone regeneration, with promising applications in dentistry and traumatology. Mar Fernández, director…
Aviagen Latin America forges closer connections with Customers in Panama during the XXXIV National Poultry Congress
Aviagen ® Latin America enthusiastically greeted valued clients and members of the Panamanian poultry sector at its booth during the XXXIV National Poultry Congress. Hosted by the Panama Poultry Association ANAVIP, the event occurred on February 29 and March 1 at the Megalópolis Convention Center in Panama City. At the congress, Aviagen’s Central America, Mexico, and Caribbean (CAME) team shared the latest industry insights to support the Panamanian market and aid local poultry producers in optimizing the performance, welfare, and efficiency of their Ross ® 308 AP birds. Esteemed Aviagen…
China eliminates tariffs on Brazilian Poultry Exports
China recently enacted a momentous decision by lifting the previously imposed anti-dumping tariff on Brazilian chicken meat. This monumental resolution, disclosed jointly by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, took effect on February 17, 2024. Though the Brazilian government received official notification only recently, the ramifications are already resonating throughout the poultry industry. Since 2019, China had imposed anti-dumping tariffs ranging from 17.8% to 34.2% on Brazilian chicken exports, impacting numerous exporting entities. Furthermore, 14 Brazilian poultry processing facilities had acquiesced to a “price commitment,”…