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The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations - UK
The full title of the document is The control of pollution (silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil) regulations 1991 and as amended 1997: Guidance Notes for Farmers. It was published in the current amended form by the Welsh office of DEFRA...
Investigating Vaccination Failure in Poultry Flocks
When a vaccination fails, the natural tendency is to blame the vaccine. Although this must be considered, many other factors must be evaluated to determine the cause of the failure, explain Gary D. Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani for the University of Florida...
Organic Poultry Production in the United States - Living Conditions and Housing
In organic poultry production systems, birds are raised without cages in housing that allows outdoor access, are fed organic feed and managed with proactive practices and natural treatments. Organic Poultry Production in the United States was...
Zoonoses in the EU: Trends and Sources
Because zoonoses are infections and diseases that are transmissible from animals to humans, it makes it particularly important to keep these livestock diseases under surveillance and control, writes Adam Anson, reporting for ThePoultrySite.
US Feed Outlook
US feed grain supplies are expected to be up slightly from last month, but they show a fall year on year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service Feed Outlook for January 2009. Production of corn and Sorghum is up, and ever more corn being used...
Developments in Biofuels; Implications for Livestock Production
As the manufacture of biofuels grows, questions are being asked as to whether such a strategy can be supported without putting unacceptable pressure on the food supply chain, according to John Pinkeye of Ensus Biofuels, speaking at the 42nd University...
Monitoring Poultry Welfare in Queensland
A new poultry welfare monitoring programme has been set up in Queensland, Australia, aimed at promoting best practice to enhance welfare and at the same time reduce the regulatory burden on the producer, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Har...
Genetic Fix for Sick Chicks
Genetic research is for the birds – and it's a good thing, too, as scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are using their knowledge of avian genetics to improve the health of US poultry. Genetic information is leading to better vaccines...
Poland - Agricultural Situation 2008
POLAND - This report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is subtitled, EU Cross-Compliance - What it Means for Poland, 2009 and Beyond. Particular difficulties are expected over animal welfare and the already struggling pig indu...
Biosecurity for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Issues and Options
FAO has published a report offering recommendations for biosecurity for all those involved in the poultry industry. The aim of the authors was to come up with solutions to make biosecurity practical and sustainable for all those involved.
US Feed Outlook
The current economic crisis in the US and around the world together financial problems within the ethanol industry are continuing to hit demand for corn, according to the USDA Economic Research Service Feed Outloook report. Feed grain supplies for 2008/09...
Dominican Republic - Poultry and Poultry Products Report - 2008
The Dominican Republic is basically self-sufficient in poultry production according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)Dominican Republic Poultry and Poultry Products Report. However, according to the trade, imports are expected during the...
US Raises Concerns over EU Stance on GM Food and Feed
While the European agricultural industry is a heavy consumer of genetically modified products - largely in animal feed - the industry is restricted in what it can grow, writes Chris Harris, ThePoultrySite senior editor.
Water Quality
Claire Knott, Stephen Lister and Philip Hammond, partners in Crowshall Veterinary Services in the UK, explain how to keep water systems clean for free-range layer flocks.
 
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