USDA Revives Poultry Improvement Plan Committee for Two More Years
Published Date: 5/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is bringing back the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan for another two years because it’s important for keeping poultry healthy and safe. This affects poultry farmers, hatcheries, and anyone involved in poultry health programs. No big costs or deadlines yet, but the committee will keep working to improve poultry standards.
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Poultry Health Committee Reestablished
The USDA is reestablishing the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan and its charter for a 2-year period. This affects poultry farmers, hatcheries, and others involved in poultry health programs because the committee will continue working to keep poultry healthy and improve poultry standards. The notice indicates there are no major costs or deadlines announced now.
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