Beef exports to Colombia have struggled since HPAI-related restrictions were imposed in April 2024.

Study supports the conclusion that respiratory transmission is not a primary route of infection within farms.

HPAI spillovers result in the death and depopulation of more than 3.2 million domestic chickens during July.

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.

USDA announces an additional $824 million in emergency funding from the Commodity Credit Corp. to bolster livestock health efforts.

USMEF finds recent Colombian restrictions have no scientific basis.

Meat Institute requests USDA and the CDC provide worker safety guidance specific to beef processors to ensure workers are protected from infection.

There continues to be no concern that this circumstance poses a risk to consumer health.

USDA's APHIS confirms the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in New Mexico, as well as 5 additional dairy herds in Texas.

The 2024 Annual Conference – Next Generation of Animal Agriculture is set for April 8–10 in Kansas City, Mo.