Koch Foods Inc. - WATTPoultry.com
WEBKoch Foods Inc., based in Park Ridge, Illinois, was founded in 1985 as a one-room chicken deboning and cutting operation with 13 employees. Since then, it’s grown to be one of the largest vertically integrated poultry processing companies in the country with 14,000 employees and operations in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee.
Top 25 US egg producers in 2023 | WATTPoultry.com
WEBJan 19, 2023 · Versova, formed in 2016, is the fifth largest egg producer in the United States. It is comprised of Centrum Valley Farms in Iowa, Trillium Farms in Ohio and Iowa Cage Free. It produces caged and cage-free white and brown eggs, as well as with liquid egg products. As of December 31, 2022, its layer flock included 16.95 million hens.
Bounty’s offer to acquire Tegel Foods approved | WATTAgNet
WEBSep 25, 2018 · Bounty Holdings New Zealand’s offer to buy New Zealand poultry company Tegel Foods has been approved by the Overseas Investment Office (OIO). The OIO approved the offer unconditionally under the Overseas Investment Act, according to a statement from Tegel Foods. A wholly owned subsidiary of Philippines-based Bounty Fresh Foods, Bounty ...
Chick-fil-A changes antibiotic use policy for chicken
WEBMar 24, 2024 · The move is “due to challenges in finding chicken supplies,” the company said. Chick-fil-A will switch its antibiotic use policy from no antibiotics ever (NAE) to no antibiotics important to human medicine (NAIHM) in the spring of 2024. The quick service restaurant (QSR) chain said the change is "to maintain supply of the high-quality ...
Germany prepares for HPAI vaccination of poultry
WEBJan 25, 2024 · As of January 19, 19 European countries had already registered HPAI outbreaks in their respective wild bird populations with the EC’s animal disease system. Of the total of 104 outbreaks, Germany accounted for 26, Denmark for 15, and Romania for 13. Each of the other countries has amassed a total of no more than six so far in 2024.
8 tips for successful beak trimming | WATTPoultry.com
WEBJul 1, 2009 · Steps should be taken to minimise stress, bleeding, weight loss and dehydration both before and after beak trimming. Keep the birds as cool as possible if trimming occurs during hot weather. It is better to do the work early in the morning or late in the evening. Keep cool, fresh water available at all times.
A poultry AI chatbot is on the way - WATTPoultry.com
WEBDec 22, 2023 · A poultry AI chatbot is on the way. Artificial intelligence tools designed specifically for the egg and broiler industries are on their way but, as with any technology, to fully benefit from them, they must be handled with care. A well-trained chatbot can provide access to information typically only available in massive textbooks, manuals and ...
A closer look at the standards of cage-free certifiers
WEBApr 14, 2016 · Adele Douglass, CEO of Humane Farm Animal Care, said her organization’s standards are “very close” to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ cage-free guidelines. Dr. Marion Garcia, chief veterinary officer for the American Humane Association, said AHA's standards are adapted from Council Directive 1999/74/EC, the EU’s law mandating welfare standards for laying hens.
How data, automation could future-proof poultry production
WEBOct 27, 2023 · How data, automation could future-proof poultry production. The industry is tasked with finding ways to continuously improve bird health, welfare and performance. The global poultry industry is adjusting to using fewer antibiotics, more rigorous animal welfare schemes and, in some cases, providing outdoor access for flocks while at the same ...
WATT Global Media unveils new website | WATTPoultry.com
WEBJuly 21, 2024. WATT Global Media, a leading provider of information, events and data solutions for the global agrifood and pet food industries, announces the launch of its completely redesigned corporate website. The new website features a contemporary and dynamic design style that aligns with the recently redesigned WATT media kit website.