NTF urges USDA to establish a HPAI Strategic Initiative that engages the brightest minds within industry, academic research and government to develop novel methods to prevent, detect and respond to avian influenza.
Under the guidance, OSHA inspections in these establishments will focus on hazards associated with sanitation and cleanup operations, ergonomics, hazardous energy and machine guarding, among others.
With per capita chicken consumption over 100 pounds, it will be increasingly necessary to develop chicken products for both the at-home and away-from-home markets.