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.
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.
U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO responds to Colombia lifting its ban on U.S. beef originating from states in which H5N1 was detected in dairy cows.
Infecting dairy cows with the H5N1 virus in a laboratory setting can trigger clinical signs of disease similar to those of naturally infected animals on dairy farms.
Course provides educational instruction to industry workers on what avian influenza is, safe response methods, safe usage of PPE, depopulation, decontamination and disposal methods and general safety precautions.