The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a rule finalizing three previously-issued interim final rules designed to further reduce the potential risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), sometimes referred to as "mad cow disease," in human food. MORE

The National Pork Board and Atlantic LIVE have joined together to bring together experts for a discussion on the challenge of responsible antibiotic use in the 21st century. Leading stakeholders from the National Pork Board, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Public Health Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and representatives from across the food chain shared what is being done to address concerns of antibiotic resistance.MORE 

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is accepting applications for the 2016 Clean Water Awards until June 30. The awards recognize outstanding performance of wastewater treatment plants that operate at poultry or egg processing facilities. Winners will be announced at USPOULTRY's 2016 Environmental Management Seminar to be held Sept. 22 - 23, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla. MORE