Cattlemen's Association sets policy for mRNA tech New policy drafted with both the consumer and producer in mind. Industry News September 30, 2024 No Comments USCA’s policy basis focuses on the lack of sufficient research to understand long-term risks associated with mRNA technologies.Read More
Merck Animal Health introduces user-friendly nozzles and shields for intranasal vaccination Clear plastic disposable shields can be replaced between animals or groups of animals for more hygienic vaccine administration. Industry News January 30, 2024 No Comments The CleanVax intranasal vaccination system includes shorter nozzles that are less invasive than conventional cannulas.Read More
Biden Administration announces expansion of COVID-19 vaccine mandate Industry News September 10, 2021 No Comments Companies with 100+ employees will have to ensure all employees either are vaccinated or get tested weekly.Read More
Tyson Foods to require COVID-19 vaccinations for its U.S. workforce Industry News August 3, 2021 No Comments Company also providing $200 to fully vaccinated frontline team members.Read More
JBS USA and Pilgrim’s announce “Your Shot at Free Meat For a Year” Sweepstakes to promote community vaccination efforts Industry News June 28, 2021 No Comments 50 American families will receive free beef, pork and chicken for one year with participation in company-sponsored vaccination clinics.Read More
Meat Institute looks at COVID one year later Industry News March 22, 2021 No Comments Infections in meat sector 85% lower than general population with urgent need to accelerate vaccination.Read More
North American Meat Institute: The new standard meat and poultry workers need is one that prioritizes vaccines Industry News March 16, 2021 No Comments Meat Industry continues to push for vaccinations among meat industry employees as frontline workers.Read More
West Liberty Foods holds COVID-19 vaccination clinic for West Liberty, Iowa team members Industry News March 12, 2021 No Comments West Liberty, Iowa-based West Liberty Foods successfully conducted a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for their team members located in West Liberty, Iowa. Read More
Treating small meat plant employees as front-line workers Sam Gazdziak March 11, 2021 No Comments As the country returns to normal, vaccinating all meat plant employees is an important step.Read More
2021 Outlook 2021 Outlook: Full speed ahead into 2021 After an unpredictable 2020, processors will still have to navigate COVID-19 and its aftereffects in 2021. Sam Gazdziak February 15, 2021 No Comments As chaotic and tumultuous as 2020 was, it did bring some good news to the meat processing industry. Consumers did not lose their appetite for meat when the Coronavirus pandemic closed down restaurants. Read More