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• US-RSPE and IPWA Joint Conference Covered Animal Welfare Innovation and Sustainability Trends
  
• USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $400,000 in New Research Grants through the Comprehensive Research Program
  
• USPOULTRY’s 2019 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar Emphasizes Transparency and Teamwork in Preparation for Future Generations
  


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USPOULTRY Announces the Release of a First-Ever Report of Antimicrobial Use across U.S. Broiler Chickens and Turkeys

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association announces the release of the U.S. poultry industry's first-ever report quantifying antimicrobial use on broiler chicken and turkey farms. The new report shows dramatic reductions of turkey and broiler chicken antimicrobial use over a five-year timeframe. As part of its commitment to the transparency and sustainability of a safe food supply, the poultry industry aims to strike a balance between keeping poultry flocks healthy and the responsible use of antimicrobials, especially those medically important to human health.

Under the research direction of Dr. Randall Singer, DVM, PhD, of Mindwalk Consulting Group, LLC, this report represents a five-year set of data collected from 2013 to 2017 regarding the use of antimicrobials in U.S. broiler chickens and turkeys throughout their lifetime, from hatchery to day of harvest. It was prepared through a systematic collection of on-farm antimicrobial use data to capture the disease indications and routes of administration through which antimicrobials were given to the poultry.

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USPOULTRY Releases Video on Knife Safety and Cutting Techniques for Poultry Deboning Lines

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has released a training video demonstrating proper breast deboning cutting techniques. The video features a holistic approach to breast deboning that includes employee protection and ergonomics, prevention of cross contamination and foreign material, and proper knife handling and care. The video is intended for new hire and refresher training in poultry processing plants. The video is available in high resolution (720P). It is offered in English and Spanish, and closed captioning is also offered. The knife safety and cutting techniques training video is available for USPOULTRY members only and is downloadable from the USPOULTRY website.

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