Highly pathogenic avian influenza is no longer in the rear-view mirror for U.S. poultry producers, with the bird-killing virus on the rise in California and making a comeback in Indiana, Minnesota and North Dakota after months-long respites.
California was spared as HPAI infected flocks on the eastern side of the country early this year, and as the virus moved across the country but was seemingly on the wane in recent weeks. That is no longer the case. While the virus did not hit California’s poultry industry until August, the state has now seen six outbreaks among commercial producers in a three-week period, affecting more than 325,000 birds.
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Wisconsin’s $5 million effort to embolden the state’s meat processing industry now includes a website to help link potential workers to training programs.
The state’s agriculture department recently unveiled the Meat Pathways website, which includes links to training options and information about jobs. “From working with livestock to making delicious sausages, meat processing is a vast and exciting profession,” according to one portion of the site, which posts information about jobs including work as a commercial truck driver, plant manager and inspector. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers in January announced up to $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Meat Talent Development Program. It offers tuition reimbursement for students in Wisconsin meat processing training programs, such as one on safety rules recently offered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota are among the states to join a nationwide trend of butchery training programs. Nothing says summer like ice cream! You're sure to find the perfect summer treat to serve. Find novelty treats, new flavors, cones and more! Click here to view the guide.
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