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Texas A&M AgriLife Hosts Animal Mortality Management Workshop
May 20, 2025 – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service held a workshop on animal mortality management in College Station yesterday, equipping livestock producers and pet owners with tools to safely dispose of deceased animals. The event, shared by @TexasManure on X, featured hands-on training in composting, hydrolysis, and other biosecure methods to prevent disease spread. Dr. Zong Liu of AgriLife emphasized the importance of proper disposal amid rising animal health challenges. Supported by a USDA grant, the initiative aims to provide resources for routine and emergency carcass management, with materials soon available via AgriLife’s online platforms. Biosecurity remains a focus, as studies show improper disposal can increase pathogens like Salmonella in livestock settings.
Poultry Farming Updates
On May 20, 2025, WWF announced a global initiative to define sustainability metrics for poultry farming, aligning with Reber Rock Farm’s pasture-based practices—emphasizing soil health and reduced emissions, as noted on www.worldwildlife.org — while Texas A&M AgriLife, tagged in @TexasManure’s post, recently advanced research into organic poultry, focusing on improving range use and parasite control to support methods like the daily pasture rotation shown in the video, amid growing consumer demand for ethical poultry products, per agriliferesearch.tamu.edu.