Virulent Newcastle Disease Outbreak Threatens Poultry
Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) is a poultry disease that has not been seen in California since 2002. It has recently re-emerged and represents a serious threat to backyard and commercial …
“From Cows to Concrete”: Book and new KCET Series Explore “LA Foodways”
“The things we loved a century or more ago…we’re fully on board with them again.” …
Good morning! The UC Food Observer wraps up some of the week’s top stories in a tasty read as you end your work week. On the menu, in no particular …
Bird flu restrictions hit youngsters in 4-H programs
A statewide ban on bird shows in Indiana is impacting 4-H projects. The ban, aimed at stopping the spread of a bird flu that’s killed an estimated 45 million birds …
Egg farms hit hard as avian influenza spreads
Deadly avian influenza viruses have affected more than 33 million turkeys, chickens and ducks in more than a dozen states since December….an enormous percentage of the nation’s commercial poultry stock. …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: a UC Food Observer …
Tyson to stop giving chickens antibiotics used by humans
A harbinger of things to come? Tyson Foods – the nation’s largest poultry producer – announced it will stop “feeding its chickens any antibiotics that are used in human medicine.” …
Arkansas lawmaker urges ban on California wine over egg law
An Arkansas lawmaker, Dan Douglas (R), says that his state should ban the sale of California wine because of Proposition 2, an animal welfare law. California’s Proposition 2 requires egg-laying …
Cramped chicken cages are going away. What’s next?
There is increased demand from consumers for eggs that are more humanely produced, which is part of a growing concern about animal welfare in general. California recently enacted Proposition 2, …
Tyson removes key antibiotic from chicken hatcheries
Reuters has reported that Tyson Foods has stopped using Gentamicin, an antibiotic considered “highly important” for human use, at its 35 company hatcheries. Hatcheries are where chicks are born and …