EggTester Releases Major Upgrade to EggAnalyzer
GLOBAL - Orka Food Technology Ltd has launched a new version of its market-leading egg quality testing equipment, EggAnalyzer.

BD Asia Receives High-Ranking Visitors from Germany
MALAYSIA - The German Secretary of State has made an official visit to Big Dutchman's subsidiary in Malaysia,

EggTester Releases Major Upgrade to EggAnalyzer™
US - Orka Food Technology Ltd (better known as EggTester.Com) announced today that it has released Version 3.00 of its market-leading egg quality testing equipment, EggAnalyzer™.

German Broiler Growers Visit Wimex
GERMANY - More than 20 German broiler growers and feed industry consultants visited the different departments of Wimex, Europe's largest producer and exporter of broiler hatching eggs.

Joint Venture Strengthens Lead in China
CHINA - A profile of Jinsheng Wang, vice-chairman of the Chia Tai (China) Group in the latest edition of Cobb's Focus magazine.

IT Disaster Recovery Plan is Essential
US - A recent conference for the poultry industry highlighted the importance of a disaster recovery plan following an IT catastrophe.

Trade Vet Promotes Orego-Stim at SAPA
SOUTH AFRICA - Trade Vet exhibited at SAPA in April earlier this year to continue with the promotion of Orego-Stim Liquid, the 100 per cent natural liquid additive for use through the drinking water.

Midway Chix Signs Agreement for Hubbard Flex
SOUTH AFRICA - Midway Chix (Pty) Ltd. and Hubbard SAS recently have signed a distribution agreement for the placement of Hubbard Flex Grand Parents and the production of Hubbard Flex Parent Stock in South Africa.

Sparkling Climax to Cobb's Bulgarian Seminar
BULGARIA - More than 90 per cent of the Bulgarian broiler breeder sector took part in a seminar organised by Cobb Germany's representative in Bulgaria, Agroconsult Engineering, at Calista Hotel, situated in a beautiful forest region near Stara Zagora...

Registration Open for VIV China
CHINA - Registration is now open to attend VIV China 2009, which will be in Beijing on 19 to 21 October.

Hung Farm Inaugurates Impressive New Broiler Facility
VIET NAM - Eighteen broiler houses with Big Dutchman equipment have been opened at Hung Farm, a partner of CP Vietnam.

Merial: Combine Vaccination with Parasite Control
US - Even if producers vaccinate correctly, they may be throwing that investment away if they do not control parasites and monitor nutrition.

Biomin Launches on YouTube
AUSTRIA - On 10 August, Biomin launched the Mycotoxin Channel on YouTube.

Training Accolade for Workplace Qualifications
UK - Twenty five employees of Cobb Europe received National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certificates in poultry production in a large group presentation at Easton College, near Norwich, achieving its highest ever success rate in Poultry Production...

Schering-Plough Shareholders Approve Merger With Merck
US - Schering-Plough Corporation has announced that its shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the merger with Merck.

Aviagen's Training Programme Continues
HUNGARY - Aviagen Kft, Aviagen's Hungarian business unit, has organised a series of road shows throughout the country.

Books to Aid Disease Recognition and Treatment
GLOBAL - The intensification of the production in poultry farming has increased the risk of viral and bacterial diseases.

Aviagen Continues Investment in Central Europe
EU - Aviagen Kft continues to invest in Hungary and the Czech Republic.

Exhibitor demand at VIV China 2009 requires second hall
BEIJING, CHINA - VNU Exhibitions has reported that preparations for VIV China 2009 - taking place from 19-21 October at NCIEC Beijing - are progressing very well and are now in full swing.

Sanofi-Aventis to Acquire Merck's Interest in Merial
GLOBAL - Sanofi-aventis and Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Merck will sell its 50 per cent interest in the companies' current animal health joint venture, Merial Limited (Merial), to...

Success at Agrena for Hubbard and CPGP
EGYPT - Hubbard and Cairo Poultry Grand Parent Company (CPGP) met with their leading customers at the Agrena exhibition earlier this month.

Cobb Sets up New African Company
GLOBAL - A new company, Cobb Africa, has been set up to expand the breed's activities across the continent with Patrick Murphy appointed general manager.

Aviagen Speaks Your Language in C and E Europe
GLOBAL - Aviagen has translated many of its manuals and technical articles into the local languages of their customers in the Central and Eastern European region.

CID Lines Supports the UK Market
UK - CID Lines is pleased to announce that Quill Productions has been appointed the main distributors in the poultry industry for all cleaning and disinfectant products.

Commission Clears Pfizer's Proposed Acquisition of Wyeth
EU - The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the US pharmaceutical and health care products company Wyeth by the US global pharmaceutical company Pfizer.