bird flu

Last week, the Washington state Department of Agriculture announced the state had reached Stage Four status in the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) program.  That status means no cases of bird flu or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in the state’s dairy cattle or milk supply.  The NMTS program, ...

When it comes to milk production, numbers continue to increase across much of the United States.   “We continue the trend of California being down three percent, and that’s just on the heels of that ongoing pressure from HPAI," said Mike North, principal at Ever.ag.  "The bottom...

Many poultry owners across Oregon consider birds part of the family.  The state Department of Agriculture is stressing the health and well-being of those chickens, ducks or geese are just as important as any other pets.   ODA said raising poultry can bring joy and companionship, so it’s important to remember that biosecurity helps protect your flock from harmful diseases.  ODA added some of ... Re

Last week President Trump touted a drop in egg prices, crediting Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins.  Noting that Rollins got to work on the problem from day one, issuing $1 billion for biosecurity, vaccine research, and financial relief for farmers.   “...

The United States has almost doubled egg imports from Brazil and is considering relaxing regulations for eggs laid by chickens raised for meat.  The moves come as the Trump Administration is trying to lower record-high egg prices caused by avian influenza.   ...

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins hosted a stakeholder update last week to provide a progress report on USDA’s five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and lower egg prices.  Less than a month after the plan’s rollout, USDA reports significant advancements across all five areas.   “Egg prices ...

The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country’s egg association said on Friday.  The request from the USDA coincides with a raft of new U.S. tariffs...

The Trump USDA is considering a vaccine as the next step in the battle against High Path Avian Influenza, but it's a nuanced conversation.   “We do have an approved vaccine for USDA Centers for Veterinary Biologics," noted North Carolina state veterinarian, Dr. Mike Mart...

The Oregon State Department of Agriculture is reminding everyone with animals, whether that’s livestock or pets, to protect them and yourself by focusing on biosecurity.  Biosecurity is the first line of defense in protecting livestock from disease outbreaks and ensuring a safe, healthy environment.  By following ...

Dairy producers from across the nation celebrated “fairer” milk prices for farmers during the National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors meeting, which concluded this week.  They also pledged to work together to meet significant challenges on labor, trade, and other issues.  Dairy farmers heard...