Cal-Maine Foods: From Family Egg Farm to Investor-Owned Food Giant
Cal-Maine Foods, from family farm to investment group owned.
Mycotoxins Found in Poultry Feed Ingredients Worldwide, Including the U.S.
Mycotoxins are invisible toxins produced by mold in poultry feed ingredients like corn and grains. Learn the warning signs, risks to chickens and quail, and why clean-looking feed may still contain dangerous toxins.
What Poultry Keepers Should Know About Hantavirus and Rodent Control
Recent hantavirus outbreaks in the news have many poultry owners asking whether rodents in coops and barns could become a health concern. This article explains the real risks, how hantavirus spreads, and practical rodent-control strategies for poultry facilities.
New Quail Research Supports Vertical Egg Incubation
A new Japanese quail incubation study found that vertically incubated eggs produced the highest hatchability results. The research may support what many experienced quail breeders have observed for years about upright incubation, shipped eggs, and air cell stability.
New Quail Research Confirms Longer Egg Storage Reduces Hatchability
A new quail incubation study confirms that longer egg storage periods reduce hatchability and increase embryo loss. This article explores how storage time, temperature fluctuations, and shipping stress impact quail eggs before they ever enter the incubator — and why freshness still matters in successful hatches.
Cobb800: The New Commercial Broiler Designed for Maximum Yield
Cobb-Vantress has introduced the new Cobb800, a commercial broiler designed for high breast meat yield and large-scale poultry production. This article explores how the Cobb800 differs from the Cobb500, why modern broiler genetics continue pushing for larger birds, and the ongoing debate surrounding growth, efficiency, and poultry welfare.
U.S. Egg Industry Pushes HPAI Vaccination Plan for Laying Hens
The U.S. poultry industry may be shifting toward avian influenza vaccination for commercial laying hens after years of devastating H5N1 outbreaks. But are broilers being vaccinated too? This article breaks down the proposed HPAI vaccination plan, export concerns, continued culling policies, and what it could mean for the future of poultry production in America.
Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Backyard Poultry: What Poultry Keepers Need to Know in 2026
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