…of AgResearch magazine. Image: ARS chemical engineer David Geveke measures new radio frequency equipment that he and his colleagues developed to kill Salmonella and E. coli in fresh eggs. (Photo…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…than $3 million through SLSNCGP. Examples of previously funded projects include Preventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza Science through Timely Dissemination of Practical Science Based Information, a University of Maryland project…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…practices to combat the Varroa mite and other parasites. Auburn University researchers and extension specialists are studying nutritional supplements to mitigate outbreaks of the bacterial pathogen Aeromonas hydrophilla in catfish…
USDA on Tainted Brazilian Meat
…examination on 100% of the lots. This re-inspection includes 100% testing of beef trimmings from Brazil for Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and non-O157 shiga-toxin producing E. coli(STEC). The 100% re-inspection…
Stabenow Asking for USDA Bird Flu Response Information
…to explain how the Trump Administration is responding to bird flu outbreaks around the country, according to the Hagstrom Report. Young is the highest ranking official at USDA right now….
Iowa Agriculture Department Urging Sound Biosecurity Measures in Poultry Flocks
…and two outbreaks of low pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed in Tennessee and Wisconsin. Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus strains are extremely infectious, often fatal to domestic poultry, and can…
Low Pathogenic Bird Flu Confirmed in Tennessee
…Wisconsin. The high-pathogenic outbreak was the first in more than a year in the United States as other countries in Europe and Asia are dealing with multiple outbreaks. However, the…
U.S. HPAI Sparking Import Bans
…the United States. HPAI is plaguing parts of global poultry production as several countries in Europe and Asia are dealing with multiple outbreaks. HPAI was last found in the U.S….
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…toxin-producing E. coli bacteria including new and emerging serotypes has been developed. Adequate blood zinc levels are vital to higher T-cell counts and better immune response in older adults. But…
Bird Flu Fears Growing
…escaped much of the recent outbreaks, widespread avian influenza has been confirmed across Europe, Africa and Asia in the last three months. Global health officials are worried another strain could…
Test Uses Novel Antibodies to Detect Shiga Toxins
…(WRRC) in Albany, California, the new test relies on ARS-patented antibodies. Most people have heard of E. coli O157:H7, which is often the cause of publicized foodborne outbreaks. However, many…
Don’t Eat Raw Meat
…bread or crackers. Historically in Wisconsin, consumption of these sandwiches has led to some serious outbreaks of E. coli and salmonella infections. Regardless of where your beef is purchased, eating…
HPAI Outbreaks in Asia, Europe Prompting Biosecurity Measures
New outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Asia and Europe have prompted more extensive biosecurity measures. Meat Industry Publication Meatingplace reports those measures include bans on poultry and poultry…
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…in the last month. South Korea has already culled a record 16 million birds after a series of influenza outbreaks, representing a total of 20 percent of the nation’s flocks….