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Some state fairs have become creative when it comes to cow milking demonstrations and other bovine-themed events because of the spread of the bird flu.

Fiberglass cows? Some state fairs aren’t taking any chances with bird flu concerns

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Tega Cay Sun

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announed a nationwide public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, a country not authorized to export such products to the United States.

USDA Issues Nationwide Public Health Alert for Illegally Imported Meat and Poultry Products from Mya

California State

Los Angeles Times

The California Department of Food and Agriculture said Thursday that H5N1 bird flu is suspected to have infected three dairy herds in the state.

H5N1 bird flu infections suspected in California dairy herds

USDA announced this week an updated guideline it says will strengthen the documentation of animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labeling in an effort to further protect consumers from false and misleading labels. FSIS last updated its guideline on these claims in 2019. “USDA continues to deliver...

USDA updates meat and poultry labeling guideline

The Conversation U.S.

The H5N1 virus has infected about 900 people since 2003, and more than half of them died. But so far there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission.

Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading

The work starts when I put my whites on. The long coat and apron are required by the federal health inspector, who shows up daily. I’m surrounded by the rasp of knives being sharpened and slid into hip holsters that hang around waists with chains. The assertive whir of the saws hits my ears first as rib cages become short ribs, hind legs become dog bones, and vertebrae are sheared from spines. The room smells like bone dust and dried spices, smoked bacon and wet concrete.

Inside a Slaughterhouse: The Human Cost of Your Meat

Wisconsin State

The Packers and Stockyard Division is actively investigating Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat companies in the nation, according to interviews with contract growers and a USDA employee. The PSD, an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is tasked with investigating violations of the Packers and Stockyard Act...

Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA

The Independent

 Restrictions on the movement of sheep and cattle have been introduced across two counties after several confirmed cases of the animal disease bluetongue.The restricted zone is in place in Norfolk and Suffolk to “mitigate the risk of further cases of disease occurring”, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) said.The total number of cases of Bluetongue virus stands at five infected premises.Surveillance is underway to understand if the virus is currently circulating in the UK, with Defra saying “there is a high risk of onward spread”.We have not taken this action lightly and we are clear that...

Movement of animals restricted in two counties after confirmed bluetongue cases

Food & Wine

Agri Stats, the data analytics and consulting company, unlawfully collected competitive industry data. Here's what to know.

Meat and Poultry Is Wildly Expensive Now — and It Could Be Due to Price Fixing

The government confirms three more cases of bluetongue virus in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Three more cases of bluetongue disease confirmed

USA TODAY

More than 400 people have been infected with salmonella that has been linked to backyard poultry across the United States. The CDC is currently investigating.

More than 400 people sickened by salmonella linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Live cattle futures ended the Tuesday session with contracts down $3.20 to $3.50 in most contracts, as August was down $1.77. Cash trade crept in on Tuesday with some southern trade at $183-184 and northern action at $295 in the beef. Last week’s cash trade saw some $190 live in the North, with $298 sales in the beef, with south deals at $185 sales.

Cattle Collapses on Tuesday

Jarratt, VA

 A Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment, newly released records show.Agriculture Department officials logged 69 instances of “noncompliance” with federal rules in the past year, including several in recent weeks, according to documents released through federal Freedom of Information Act requests.The Jarratt, Virginia, plant has been linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others in 18 states. All were sickened with...

Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules on multiple occasions, records show

Homestead, FL

Akeena

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

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29 different pretzel and candy products from Palmer Candy Company across 17 states have been recalled due to Salmonella risk. The affected products were distributed to to stores like Walmart, Target, and Dollar General. The US Food & Drug Adminis...

29 Different Candies And Snacks Are Being Pulled From Walmart And Target Shelves Over Salmonella Poisoning

Newport News, VA

Günter Morgenstein, a Holocaust survivor, is remembered as "really good person." He was the third confirmed death in a current listeria outbreak.

His dad died from listeria tied to Boar’s Head meat. He needed to share his story.

Montana State

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Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

One sheep dribbles, another limps, a third can barely stand: the bluetongue virus is causing havoc for Dutch farmer Erik van Norel, who thought he had seen the back of it. Still recovering from the impact of the virus last year, the 41-year-old thought the nightmare was finally over—then bluetongue staged a comeback on his farm.

Bluetongue anguish for Dutch farmers

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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USDA begins field trials for bird flu vaccines for cattle

A letter, sent last week to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack from major representatives of the U.S. dairy, turkey, and egg industries, may have had an...

USDA begins field trials for bird flu vaccines for cattle

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