The devastating impact of avian influenza on poultry operations cannot be overstated. Over the years, Wild Goose Chase has worked with farms across the Midwest that have faced catastrophic losses. One operation in eastern Indiana was forced to cull 5 million birds, while a neighboring facility in western Ohio lost 2 million birds. Even with government reimbursement programs, these […]
Across the fertile Midwest states, sweet corn planting season will begin soon in April and May. From seed to harvest, every ear represents careful planning, cultivation, and resources. Unfortunately, for many farms, birds can devastate sweet corn crops, causing substantial financial losses and frustration. Just as farmers would plan to begin growing sweet corn, it’s […]
Across the fertile Midwest states, sweet corn planting season will begin soon in April and May. From seed to harvest, every ear represents careful planning, cultivation, and resources. Unfortunately, for many farms, birds can devastate sweet corn crops, causing substantial financial losses and frustration. Just as farmers would plan to begin growing sweet corn, it’s […]
Birds represent a significant but often underestimated threat to food processing facilities and warehouses. These seemingly innocent visitors can introduce serious contamination risks, cause extensive physical damage, and create regulatory compliance issues. This article explores the specific challenges birds present to food production facilities and how targeted technology can address these challenges. The Hidden Threat: […]
Birds represent a significant but often underestimated threat to food processing facilities and warehouses. These seemingly innocent visitors can introduce serious contamination risks, cause extensive physical damage, and create regulatory compliance issues. This article explores the specific challenges birds present to food production facilities and how targeted technology can address these challenges. The Hidden Threat: […]
With planting season around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about ways to protect your crops and prevent hungry birds from damaging your crops. In the US, birds cause over $150 million in aggregate direct damage to specialty and row crops every year. In response, many farms turn to traditional solutions like […]
With planting season around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about ways to protect your crops and prevent hungry birds from damaging your crops. In the US, birds cause over $150 million in aggregate direct damage to specialty and row crops every year. In response, many farms turn to traditional solutions like […]
With spring planting around the corner, now is the time to finalize your plan to address the threat of resident and migratory birds on your farm in order to ensure a plentiful crop season. Migration for many bird species that damage crops can begin as early as April and their presence on your farm can […]
With spring planting around the corner, now is the time to finalize your plan to address the threat of resident and migratory birds on your farm in order to ensure a plentiful crop season. Migration for many bird species that damage crops can begin as early as April and their presence on your farm can […]
While avian flu continues to spread amongst livestock in the US, there are immediate actions you can take to protect your business from the financial and health risks of an avian flu outbreak. The 2024 avian influenza outbreak continues to pose a threat to US businesses, affecting nearly 13 million birds in the last 30 […]
