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USDA approves importation of live avian metapneumovirus vaccine

Vaxxinova Italy brings live avian metapneumovirus vaccine to the United States market.

Industry News

December 30, 2024

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Vaccine protects against swollen head syndrome in poultry.

President Biden pardons Minnesota turkeys

NTF celebrates 77-year tradition of the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.

Industry News

November 25, 2024

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NTF Chairman John Zimmerman raises turkeys Peach and Blossom for 2024 pardoning.

Shipment to India marks new era for US turkey exports

This shipment comes as a result of a recent trade agreement and tariff reduction.

Industry News

November 21, 2024

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India has eliminated and reduced retaliatory tariffs on US turkey products.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: TURKEY

State of the Industry: Animal health, consumer education top turkey industry agenda

Turkey industry partners work with USDA and Congress to safeguard the industry.

Leslee Oden

October 16, 2024

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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.

NTF appoints new senior director of public affairs

Former director of public affairs at the Beer Institute joins the NTF team.

Industry News

August 1, 2024

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Alex Davidson to lead public outreach for the US turkey industry.

National Turkey Federation appoints two new leaders

Taya Machado joins the National Turkey Federation team as marketing manager.

Industry News

July 1, 2024

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National Turkey Federation appoints Dale Nellor as senior vice president of government affairs.

NTF appoints Leslee Oden as president and CEO

Oden will oversee the day-to-day operations of NTF, lead the NTF staff and provide authoritative guidance for all NTF members on a variety of issues and topics.

Industry News

March 20, 2024

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Leslee Oden assumes the leadership position in July when current president and CEO Joel Brandenberger retires after 17 years as head of the organization.