December 13, 2018
By Dr. Simon M. Shane The number of cases of H5N2 low pathogenicity strain avian influenza in two adjacent counties in Minnesota has reached eight in five weeks. There appears to be an attitude of …
November 29, 2018
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued a new “model” code that addresses how seven classes of animal housing facilities, including commercial livestock and poultry operations, should be designed and constructed to address fire …
November 29, 2018
As the egg industry mourns the loss of Jack Shuford in early November, we remember his important contributions to egg producers. In 1978 egg producers were having difficulty purchasing building and bird insurance. To resolve …
November 29, 2018
UEP urges members to be vigilant in implementing biosecurity plans for 2019, comparing existing plans with the National Poultry Improvement Plan’s (NPIP) 14 biosecurity principles to determine compliance. This includes retraining employees on these principles …
November 8, 2018
According to the CDC, more than half the cases of foodborne illness outbreaks each year are associated with food from restaurants. Food Safety News summarizes study findings in “Food safety practices and behaviors at restaurants …
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