USDA inspector general didn't order 'mass extermination' of birds to drive up cost of poultry, eggs
Although it is standard procedure to kill flocks with the outbreak of bird flu, posts on social media twisted the truth.
USDA does not assign 'critical violation' to Alpha Genesis after third monkey escape in past decade
The NIH closed its investigation into 43 monkeys fled from Alpha Genesis in November. USDA regulators did not think the ...
Jungle Reef in West El Paso claims report on animal deaths are 'exaggerated'
After several reports revealed the conditions of the Jungle Reef in West El Paso, the aquarium said the incidents have been ...
U.S. Grain Export Inspections Mostly Higher
CBOT grain futures are mixed in trading Monday, ahead of the USDA's monthly WASDE report scheduled to be released tomorrow. Most-active corn futures are up 0.6%, soybeans are down 0.2%, and wheat ...
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USDA cited Beaufort County facility in monkey deaths after escape, CEO responds
The USDA inspection, dated Dec. 9, listed a critical violation related to an incident on Nov. 22 when an employee of the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center discovered animals “down” in a field cage ...
USDA cites Reptiland for accidental bird death; zoo renovating
The aviary at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland will be renovated following an inspection from the United States Department of Agriculture involving the accidental death of two parakeets. USDA Veterinary ...
Feds confirm 22 deaths at SC monkey farm, cite 'critical violation' at Alpha Genesis
U.S. Department of Agriculture cited Alpha Genesis with a "critical" animal welfare noncompliance following the deaths of 22 ...
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Iowa puppy mills again ranked among the biggest violators
This dog was photographed by USDA inspectors ... and records for inspection is a serious violation of the Animal Welfare Act and regulations,” the inspector’s report states.