Mystery seed packages from China return to Texas, prompting alarm
State officials warn the contents could be harmful and urged those who receive unsolicited packages to report them.
2nd strain of bird flu infects cows for the 1st time: USDA
A second type of bird flu has been found in U.S. dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
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USDA ‘I Protect Pigs’ photo contest open for submissions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services is once again hosting the “I Protect Pigs” ...
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U.S. resumes cattle and bison imports from Mexico under new protocol
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Imports are scheduled to resume ...
After 100,000 eggs stolen, CEO says company will crack down on security
The CEO of Pete and Gerry’s Eggs is speaking out after 100,000 eggs mysteriously disappeared from one of its facilities in ...
USDA inspector general didn't order 'mass extermination' of birds to drive up cost of poultry, eggs
Although it is standard procedure to kill flocks with the outbreak of bird flu, posts on social media twisted the truth.
Live poultry markets ordered shut in New York City due to avian flu outbreak
New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven ...
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Avian influenza detected in Harris County, Texas Parks and Wildlife advises caution
Texas Parks and Wildlife has confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Harris County, primarily ...