For poultry processors, water consumption, water reuse, ease of sanitary cleanup and robust operation are key elements driving plant operation and machinery selection today.

According to the Cambridge English dictionary, a very simplistic definition of sustainability is "the quality of being able to continue over a period of time." When you look at the history of the poultry and egg industry, we can claim with great confidence we meet that standard.

We're talking turkey—smoked turkey—in this tough class at the American Cured Meat Championships.

The turkey industry is focused on food safety, preventing and fighting animal disease, and increasing consumer demand for our products in 2018.

In keeping up with market demands, some unintended consequences that are becoming evident must be addressed for the health of our bird populations and industry alike, especially as it relates to leg health and bird mobility.