NAMI announces launch of Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council Council will inform continuous improvement and identify research priorities. Industry News May 24, 2023 No Comments The advisory council is expected to convene in person at the October 2023 Protein PACT Summit.Read More
Researcher investigates post-harvest methods to reduce Campylobacter on poultry products The research summary is available on the USPOULTRY website. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments Researchers identified one specific mutant that is unable to colonize the chicken cecum. Read More
USPOULTRY and foundation approve new research through the Board Research Initiative Program The USPOULTRY Board Research Initiative addresses current issues facing the poultry industry. Industry News May 15, 2023 No Comments Two institutions, Auburn University and Iowa State University, receive research grants.Read More
Researchers evaluate the effects of heat stress in poults Further research is needed to better understand the effect of environment on blood chemistry. Industry News May 12, 2023 No Comments Findings indicated that heat stress may be associated with increased incidence of pendulous crop and decreased performance.Read More
USPOULTRY and foundation approve $408,000 in new research grants through the Comprehensive Research Program The grants go to four different institutions. Industry News May 9, 2023 No Comments There are five new research grants.Read More
Americans willing to drop brand loyalty to food brands to save money Shoppers have the least loyalty toward grocery brands. Industry News April 25, 2023 No Comments Inflation and public controversy are diminishing brand loyalty.Read More
Researchers investigate how laying hens visually perceive the resources in cage-free housing Dr. Darrin Karcher and colleagues at Purdue University recently completed the research project. Industry News April 24, 2023 No Comments Researchers were able to show that there were significant differences in the visual systems of brown and white chickens at all ages. Read More
Researchers evaluate egg wash sanitizers to reduce Salmonella contamination on and in turkey eggs The peroxide product proved to be the most effective. Industry News April 14, 2023 No Comments None of the sanitizers tested in the trial caused damage to the cuticle, and Salmonella did not penetrate the egg.Read More
Researchers evaluate a unique lighting system to assess welfare and skeletal quality of laying hens Results show that PAWS lighting appears to improve both physiological and physical welfare. Industry News April 13, 2023 No Comments Findings indicate that the industry can start implementing these lights without worry of harming the hens. Read More
Scientists evaluate effects of hempseed cake feed for cattle A study shows that hempseed cake is a viable alternative feed source for cattle. Industry News April 13, 2023 No Comments Scientists finds that very low levels of Cannabis chemicals were retained in muscle, liver, kidney, and fat tissues. Read More