WTO Rules Against India for Restricting U.S. Poultry Imports

On October 17, 2014, in World Trade Organization News

India broke the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) by banning imports of U.S. poultry because of unsubstantiated avian influenza fears, a World Trade Organization dispute panel  ruled on Tuesday.

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U.S. and Japanese Officials to Meet Again Next Week in Australia on TPP

On October 17, 2014, in Trans-Pacific Partnership

U.S. and Japanese officials will meet again next week in Australia to try to resolve outstanding agricultural and automotive issues blocking conclusion of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) pact, a senior U.S. official said today in Tokyo.

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EU Trade Ministers Hope for TTIP “Fresh Start” in November

On October 17, 2014, in Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership

European Union member states are hoping for a “fresh start” in November for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) after a new European Commission takes office and the U.S. midterm elections are complete, according to Bloomberg News.

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Maryland Congressman Andy Harris to Speak at NCC’s Upcoming Conference

On October 17, 2014, in NCC Programs

Representative Andy Harris (R-MD) is slated to speak at the National Chicken Council’s upcoming 60th Annual Conference scheduled October 29-30 at the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C. 

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USPOULTRY Requesting Salmonella Research Proposals

On October 17, 2014, in Industry Notes, Research News

U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its foundation have announced two new board research initiatives focused on enhancing Salmonella control and requests researchers submit pre-proposals by November 7, 2014.

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House of Raeford to Close Turkey Cook Plant to Focus on Chicken Products

On October 17, 2014, in Industry Notes

House of Raeford announced recently that it will phase out all operations at its Raeford, North Carolina turkey cook plant within the next 60 days.

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E-Verify Users Report Positive Experiences, But Some Problems Remain, Survey Finds

On October 17, 2014, in Immigration, Labor Issues

Most employers that use the E-Verify electronic employment eligibility verification system give it good marks, but concerns remain regarding continued improper use of the system, according to a Bloomberg News report on survey results released October 15 by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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National Chicken Council 2015 Meetings Calender Available

On October 17, 2014, in NCC Programs

Please mark your calendar for  National Chicken Council meetings scheduled thus far in 2015.  A list of meeting dates and locations is available here.  For further information, contact Maggie Ernst, senior director of meeting and member services,  via email at mernst@chickenusa.org.

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NCC Creates New Infographic about Antibiotic Use

On October 17, 2014, in Animal Health, Antibiotics

Recognizing that consumers have questions and concerns about how and why antibiotics are used to treat and prevent disease in chickens, the National Chicken Council has created a new infographic to help consumers better understand the role of antibiotics in raising chickens.

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