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I beg your pardon? Thanksgiving turkeys receive reprieve

November 12, 2015

“Turkey pardoning” is what the National Turkey Federation refers to when it presents the annual National Thanksgiving Turkey to the president of the United States.

Animals and Livestock, Poultry

Virginia turkey production is up from that of 2014

October 29, 2015

Just in time for the holidays, there are even more Virginia-grown turkeys available this year.

Poultry

Poultry farms taking steps to prevent avian influenza

March 26, 2015

Virginia officials have urged commercial poultry farmers and backyard flock owners to observe strict biosecurity measures in light of avian influenza outbreaks in the Pacific Northwest, California and Midwestern states.

Animals and Livestock, Poultry

Study: Economic impact of Va. poultry industry tops $8 billion

November 8, 2012

A study by the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association found the annual economic impact of Virginia’s poultry industry to be more than $8 billion.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, Poultry

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