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COVER STORY
GNP Company raises the bar on sustainable poultry
wastewater treatment
Winner of a 2013 Clean Water Award, GNP Company uses next-generation wastewater treatment technology to exceed regulatory
standards and meet sustainability goals.
BY GARY THORNTON
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Will cellulosic ethanol pose a future
challenge to poultry?
Would federal incentives for the production of biomass for
cellulosic ethanol put new pressure on corn and soybean
acres? BY GARY THORNTON
COMPETITION IN MEAT AND POULTRY
Turkey producers see meat prices,
feed costs as opportunity to win
market share
Panelists at the National Turkey Federation convention
identi;ed opportunities for turkey as pricing and product
valuations continue to shift in the meat and poultry protein
categories. BY GARY THORNTON
POULTRY HEALTH
New animal health company Zoetis
offers experience and service
Now, as a standalone company, Zoetis is able to increase
its focus on the industry. BY BRUCE PLANTZ
POULTRY PROCESSING
Tips for reducing Salmonella loads
on poultry parts
Poultry processors are preparing for coming evaluations of
their HACCP plans for ground products and are working
to lower Salmonella numbers in advance of new standards.
BY TERRENCE O’KEEFE
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