avian influenza
Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue to Disrupt US Egg Supply & Prices
Egg prices just saw their first drop in months — but don’t celebrate yet. Prices are still sky-high compared to a year ago thanks to a relentless strain of avian flu, and the industry still faces a long road to recovery. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Animal Vaccine Maker Pacific GeneTech Ramps Up with HQ Plans
The company, which has licensed a line of vaccine innovations from the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture, is building offices, a research lab and a manufacturing plant in north Springdale. Its mission is to provide vaccine technologies to protect poultry, swine, ruminants, fish and, perhaps soon, people. read more >
by Kyle Massey -