Recognition for MSU
MISSISSIPPI, US – While Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District celebrates its new No. 1 status in poultry production, industry insiders know Mississippi State University's support made this achievement possible.

Aviagen Inc. Names Vice-President of R&D
US - Aviagen, Inc. recently named Dr Derek Emmerson as vice president of research and development.

Animal Health Plan Would Impact Scottish Farmers
SCOTLAND, UK - The National Farmers Union of Scotland is asking policymakers to consider how the new animal health plan will impact Scottish farmers.

Morocco Explores Benefits of Poultry Checkoff
MOROCCO - The President of the Colombian Poultry Association discussed the benefits of a checkoff scheme during a meeting with the Moroccan Poultry Association during a trip organised by the US Grains Council (USGC).

CRC Provides Insights into Disease, Management
AUSTRALIA - The latest Poultry CRC projects are providing insights into fowl cholera, litter reuse and poultry welfare.

Seashore Finale for First Croatian Cobb Seminar
CROATIA - More than 30 poultry producers from Croatia and neighbouring countries attended the first Croatian Cobb symposium – named the World of Cobb – held at the Adriatic Jet-set summer resort in Opatija.

Smart Hatchery for Pioneering Provita
BANGLADESH - Provita Group has commissioned Pas Reform to refit existing hatchery operations with Smart hatchery equipment, as part of a dynamic programme to support the Company's rapid expansion.

No US Chicken Import, Says China
CHINA - China denies reports of a ban on chicken imports from the US.

Modern Layer Farm Approved
PHILIPPINES - The Board of Investments (BoI) has approved a new poultry farm.

Opposition Mounts to New Animal Health Body
UK - The country's leading organisations representing the egg and poultry meat sectors are opposing the changes proposed by the agriculture department to create a new and independent animal health body.

Singapore Ensures Poultry Supply
SINGAPORE - Poultry and egg traders are planning to ensure supplies in the event of an H1N1 flu crisis in Malaysia, Singapore's main source of poultry products.

Empire Kosher Poultry to Double Weekly Capacity
US - Empire Kosher Poultry has announced a new production line, which will double its chicken output.

Small US Slaughterhouses Continue to Decline
US - A new report issued today by Food & Water Watch examines how the slow demise of local small slaughter and processing operations in the United States is preventing farmers and ranchers from fully satisfying rising consumer demand for meat from sustainably...

BIRD FLU: WHO Provides Update on AI in Egypt
GLOBAL - Summary of Bird Flu / Avian Influenza related news from across the world.

Vencomatic, Prinzen Strengthen S American Team
BRAZIL - In their goal to maximise support to customers, Vencomatic do Brasil has strengthened the South American sales team.

Aviagen Turkeys Strengthens R&D Team
US - Aviagen Turkeys is pleased to announce the appointment of Magnus Swalander as Director of Global Genetics, responsible for the turkey research and development programmes worldwide.

New Scheme to Waive Registration Fee for IPE/IFE
US - The 'Members to Atlanta' scheme will waives the registration fee to the 2010 International Poultry/Feed Expo.

Ukraine and MHP Prepare for EU Exports
UKRAINE - The country is preparing for EU exports. Myronivsky, Europe's largest poultry plant belonging to Kiev-based MHP is one of the factories that have been inspected by EU officials.

Ag Guide Open for Comment
US - The draft Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Teaching and Research (Ag Guide) is available for comment.

Foster Farms to Cut Number of Growers
LOUISIANA, US - Foster Farms, which is due to take over the Farmerville processing plant on 16 July, will not renew contracts with all of Pilgrim's Pride's growers in the region.

Shell Eggs Broken Down 5 Per Cent from Last Year
US - Shell eggs broken totaled 169 million dozen during May 2009, down five per cent from the same month a year ago, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in their monthly Egg Products report in June 2009.

Almarai Enters Poultry Sector
SAUDI ARABIA - Dairy group, Almarai, is entering the poultry business by acquiring Hadco.

FSIS Issues New Directive for Imported Meat
US - The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a directive on verifying requirements for pre-stamping of imported meat and poultry.

Weekly US Broiler Hatchery Report
US - This week, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that the number of broiler-type eggs set was down four per cent compared to the same week last year, and five per cent fewer chicks were placed.

Poultry Federation Names New Officers
ARKANSAS, US - Poultry Federation, which represents the poultry and egg industries in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma has named its new officers.