Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Feed formulation is the process of quantifying the amounts of feed ingredients required to form a uniform mixture (diet) for poultry and other livestock that supplies all their nutrient requirements. Feed typically represents 65-75% of total live production costs for most types of poultry globally.

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Farmers Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

However, incomes for general cropping, grazing livestock, poultry, and mixed enterprises all declined […] The post Average farm incomes rise to £96,100 despite volatility appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Free event for producers to learn more about scope of canines as predator deterrents The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service along with the Texas Livestock Guardian Dog Association will present the webinar “Using Livestock Guardian Dogs With Poultry” on Sept. The webinar will take place at 3 p.m.

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

USDA’s Dereliction in Containing Bird Flu Could Cause Calamitous Pandemic (Part 1) An inherent conflict of interest – USDA both regulating and promoting livestock industries – prevents appropriate responses to outbreaks of infectious disease. READ MORE The government’s inaction has allowed H5N1 to spread with remarkably little attention.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 15, 2024

As a livestock producer, if there’s one thing that someone says that is sure to start a real conversation, it’s calling livestock sentient beings. Read More As a livestock producer, if there’s one thing that someone says that is sure to start a real conversation, it’s calling livestock sentient beings.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 11, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the final rule for meat, poultry, and egg products that carry a “Product of the USA” label at the National Farmers Union’s annual convention in Phoenix on Monday.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

. – During the 2024 Winter Policy Conference today, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members passed an action item emphasizing the need to resume full federal cost-share for state meat and poultry inspection programs. “To State meat inspection programs provide services necessary for meat processors in many states.

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ATTRA

JUNE 11, 2024

By Nina Prater, NCAT Agriculture Specialist As the summer heat ramps up around the country, it’s a good time to make sure we livestock producers are protecting our animals from heat stress. In this blog, I’ll briefly cover a few ways we can keep our livestock safe in the heat. Photo: Lee Rinehart, NCAT And we can’t forget poultry!

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 14, 2025

Learn more: [link] The post Release: NSAC Applauds Final Rule to Bring Fairness to Poultry Tournament System appeared first on National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

His first batch of livestock included 25 chickens he processed for his family. He shows poultry farmers how to build feeders, shelters, feed storage containers, transports and coolers at an affordable price. At Vital Mission Farm, Siewicki planted various fruit trees around the farm with space for livestock to graze on the grasses.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Bienvenue brings 30 years of experience in the pork and poultry industries to Canada Beef. Canada Beef and the Canadian Beef Check-off Agency have announced that Eric Bienvenue will join the team as incoming president effective Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Read More

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Civil Eats

APRIL 1, 2024

While some of Transfarmation’s farmers have laid a lot of groundwork, the path between feeding livestock and misting mushroom substrate was always bound to be muddy. The post From Livestock to Lion’s Mane, the Latest From the Transfarmation Project appeared first on Civil Eats. I see that as my role.

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Food Politics

JUNE 19, 2024

The CDC says: “Mammals can be infected with H5N1 bird flu viruses when they eat infected birds, poultry, or other animals and/or if they are exposed to environments contaminated with virus. Resources USDA’s home page for bird flu in livestock. 101 herds of dairy cattle. The FDA says (as it always has ): do not drink raw milk.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Waterfowl Alert Network data help assess risk of avian influenza H5N1.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Kansas Digest: HPAI risk to Kansas flocks; K-State livestock-judging champs; and new dairy product professor comes to K-State.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Livestock health and wellness can directly impact the productivity, yields, product quality, and overall safety of livestock and the community served by your farm. 6 Key Livestock Wellness Management Practices Measure & monitor the overall wellness of your herd/flock/etc. safe and well.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The private member’s bill that aimed to prohibit any concessions to Canada’s supply managed dairy, poultry, and egg markets in future trade talks has been derailed by an amendment passed at the Senate’s foreign affairs and international trade committee.

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Jayson Lusk

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Here’s the abstract: “ Evidence regarding whether consumers view plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) as substitutes or complements to animal-based meat is limited; however, the ultimate effect of increased demand for plant-based meats on poultry and livestock production depends on this relationship.

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Farmers Weekly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Addressing this week’s Egg and Poultry Industry Conference in Newport, south Wales, NFU president Minette Batters said there had not been the same focus on […] The post Broiler supply chain needs investigating too, say leaders appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Agricultural Biodiversity

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Ownership of small livestock species, but not aggregate livestock, is associated with an increased risk of anemia among children in Ethiopia: A propensity score matching analysis. Poultry was associated with lower anemia risk, sheep and goats with higher risk. Cheese is moderately good for you.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For example, ORG supports the development of fish meal in lieu of synthetic methionine supplements in poultry feed and the use of biological controls instead of streptomycin to manage fire blight in organic apple and pear production. These include: Livestock and poultry breed development for organic systems.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

USDA also announces new efforts to support crop and livestock producers.

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Western FarmPress

JULY 15, 2024

Emergency regulations apply to dairy cattle, poultry, swine.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 16, 2024

By Linda Coffey, Margo Hale, and Dave Scott, NCAT Livestock Specialists With many parts of the country currently experiencing bitter temperatures, we’re re-posting this blog from March 2021 to offer potential livestock watering strategies for your farm during severe cold snaps. Her farm includes cattle, goats, poultry, and hogs.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 25, 2025

Traditionally, most livestock reared in Nigeria are kept by rural households primarily for family consumption, ceremonial purposes, and occasionally for sale to provide quick money for childrens education. … Read More » Distribution of Farm Animals in Nigeria

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Recent discoveries of avian flu in poultry, cattle and swine prompt USDA to step up testing, public awareness.

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 22, 2023

See more: Campaign for better food labelling to protect UK farmers Pork, poultry and eggs […] The post Defra drops plans for mandatory animal welfare labelling appeared first on Farmers Weekly Under the plans, new rules would have required food products to be categorised in different tiers, depending upon method of production.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The virus that has devastated poultry flocks over the past several years and been found in dairy herds across the U.S. was identified in five pigs on a backyard farm in central Oregon that has a mix of poultry. Department of Agriculture has confirmed its first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in pigs. Read More

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Keeping chickens and other poultry can be a wonderful way to supply yourself with fresh chicken and the best-tasting eggs around but you'll find that chickens can also be a great source of revenue. Here are a few ways to turn a profit with chicken or other types of poultry.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Passage of the bill will also help each state address its needs for public practice veterinarians (food safety, public health, epidemiology, pathology, molecular diagnostics, virology, toxicology, immunology, bacteriology, serology, foreign animal disease preparedness, and livestock infectious diseases).

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 6, 2024

While USDA’s new livestock and poultry market final rule aims to address discrimination and promote competition, critics argue it could lead to excessive regulation and higher consumer prices.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The final rule outlines more consistent standards for six key areas: outdoor space requirements for organic poultry, indoor and outdoor living conditions for livestock, poultry stocking density, preventative care practices, physical alterations and euthanasia, and transport, handling, and slaughter.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 27, 2024

USDA’s Organic Integrity Learning Center has a new course available on the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) final rule , published in November 2023.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Pennsylvania Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence has $450,000 available for projects related to poultry, swine, sheep, and goat production in the Commonwealth. Proposals must be submitted by March 21, 2024.

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Food Tank

MARCH 24, 2025

The Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) invites poultry producers and food companies to take responsibility for chicken welfare. LaBelle Patrimoine, a poultry supplier based in Pennsylvania, sees the Commitments standards as essential to their business practices. The long-term payoff is worth the challenge, she says.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

From Texas to the Outback, Texas youth experience a world of agricultural education Recently, 35 elite Texas 4-H livestock, equine and poultry ambassadors in Texas 4-H Youth Livestock and Agriculture, TYLA, traveled to Australia to explore agriculture on a more global scale.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 7, 2025

Wayne is the founder and director of Laurel County African American Heritage Center where he manage s an active diversified demonstration farm with sheep, poultry and swine. In addition, the Center manage s a large free food distribution operation for families in need.

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