In October 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) mandating comprehensive inspections at poultry-processing facilities.

On Nov. 4, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released its Strategic Plan for 2017-2021, which outlines the agency's goals for the next five years.

In recent years, our workforce and consumer base has experienced a substantial influx of individuals who are part of the Millennial generation.

Average U.S. Animal Slaughtering and Processing Production during the 12 months through September was up 1.9 percent; however, the pace of growth has slowed since January.