USDA seeks advisory committee members to review Listeria policies 12.20.2024 By Rachael Oatman The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods will add approximately 30 new members for the 2025-2027 term.Read More
USDA doubles investment in global trade promotions of US ag exports 12.19.2024 By Rachael Oatman USMEF will receive a $19.5 million grant.Read More
First severe human case of H5N1 reported in the United States 12.19.2024 By Rachael Oatman The case was the first one linked to exposure to a backyard flock.Read More
HPAI in Alabama, Michigan put animal health officials on high alert 12.18.2024 By Ryan McCarthy Veterinarians in both states discussed prevention steps ahead of the winter months.Read More
FSIS announces new initiatives to control Listeria 12.18.2024 By Rachael Oatman The agency is taking steps to bolster its oversight of the deadly pathogen in the next 30 days.Read More
USDA releases funding to control New World screwworm 12.18.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The recent report indicated the pest had spread to livestock in southern Mexico.Read More
HPAI detected in domestic Louisiana flock for first time during the outbreak 12.17.2024 By Rachael Oatman Nearly 124 million birds have been affected since February 2022.Read More
FSIS updates criteria for federal grant of inspection 12.17.2024 By Rachael Oatman GOIs will no longer be restricted to facilities within 50 miles of a US port of entry.Read More
Iowa faces latest HPAI cases in commercial turkey flock 12.12.2024 By Ryan McCarthy Four separate cases have been reported across the state over the last week.Read More
Editor’s Blog: Food producers cope with misinformation as avian influenza concerns shift 12.09.2024 By Keith Nunes Animal health and public health infrastructure prepares for situations such as the emergence of HPAI.Read More