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Friday, November 06, 2009
BIRD FLU: Bird Flu Not Over in Nigeria GLOBAL - Summary of Bird Flu / Avian Influenza related news from across the world.
Viet Nam Reports Another HPAI Outbreak in Poultry VIET NAM - The veterinary authorities have sent a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in village poultry.
New Merck Company Begins Operations US - Merck has outlined its global plans following the completion of Merck's merger with Schering-Plough Corporation announced this week. Raul E. Kohan has been named president of the Animal Health division.
Russia Finds Bird Flu Virus in Wild Bird RUSSIA - The veterinary authorities have sent a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about a sick dove in Moscow region, which was found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
First Newcastle Disease Outbreak in Honduras HONDURAS - The veterinary authorities have sent an Immediate Notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about a new case of Newcastle disease in a layer flock.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
New Pfizer AH Aims to Address Industry Concerns FRANCE - In an interview, Hervé Le Galludec, the Poultry Business Director in the European region for the new Pfizer Animal Health, explains how Pfizer's acquisition of Fort Dodge Animal Health will bring a new key partner to the poultry industry.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
VLA Warns Hobby Farmers about Infectious Bronchitis UK - There has been another outbreak of infectious bronchitis virus caused by the QX strain, according to September's Monthly Scanning Surveillance Report from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA). Backyard flock owners and suppliers are...
Talented Young Vet Tackles ILTV AUSTRALIA - Dr Joanne Devlin of the University of Melbourne is to continue her work on infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) in the UK, according to the latest issue of eChook News from Poultry CRC.
Govt Warns Farmers to be on Alert to Bird Flu ZAMBIA - Zambia should not relax on avian flu prevention, warns the government.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Battle Continues against Necrotic Enteritis AUSTRALIA - Dr Trudi Banham explains her latest work on one of the toxins produced by Clostridium perfringens in the latest issue of eChook News from Poultry CRC.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Test Maize for Moulds Before Feeding, Urge Experts US - Pork and poultry producers who do not test the new corn crop before using it for feed are taking a risk this year, says an expert at Purdue University, and mould in corn is present in much of the Midwest, including Indiana.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Acquisition Puts Boehringer among Top Health Companies GLOBAL - Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has closed the deal to acquire a significant portion of the Fort Dodge Animal Health business from Pfizer.
Merck, Schering-Plough Merger Approved GLOBAL - Merck and Schering-Plough have received approvals from the US Federal Trade Commission, Swiss Competition Commission and Canadian Competition Bureau for their proposed merger but significant divestitures are required.
OIE Meeting Delegates Call for More Lab Capacity QATAR - Capacity-building of laboratories should be the top priority in the Middle East, according to delegates at the 10th Conference of the OIE Regional Commission in Doha.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Study Shows Poultry Infected by Human Disease SCOTLAND, UK - Globalisation and industrialisation are causing diseases to spread from humans to animals, a Roslin study has shown.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
LIC Agrotech Holds Workshop on Orego-Stim THAILAND - LIC Agrotech recently held a workshop entitled Orego-Stim – The Ultimate Solution.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sudden Egg Drop Was Sign of H1N1 in Ontario Turkeys CANADA - Further details have emerged of the case of influenza A H1N1 in turkeys in Ontario, announced last week. A sudden drop in egg production in the breeders was the signal of the virus; mortality was only slightly raised.
Friday, October 23, 2009
OIE Head Highlights Importance of Health Legislation FRANCE - Veterinary legislation is the foundation of any efficient animal health policy, says Bernard Vallat, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
Haiti Reports Low Path Avian Influenza Outbreak HAITI - A new case of Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) virus has been detected in Haiti.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Newcastle Disease Reported in Switzerland SWITZERLAND - The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reports that there is an outbreak of Newcastle Disease in Switzerland.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
H1N1 Flu Infects Turkeys in Canada ONTARIO, CANADA - Turkeys in one house on an Ontario farm have been found to be infected with the influenza A H1N1 virus. Authorities are reminding the public that food safety is not at risk. Turkey workers are recommended to get immunised against the...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
New Pfizer Animal Health is Unveiled US - Following the acquisition of Wyeth, the addition of Fort Dodge Animal Health products diversifies and enhances Pfizer's already robust US portfolio.
Avian Technology Opens Satellite Office in Panama PANAMA - In an effort to provide strong support for its clients in Latin American and the Caribbean, Avian Technology International has opened a satellite office in Panama.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Wild Birds in Ivory Coast Died from Bird Flu IVORY COAST - The veterinary authorities have reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) that a number of wild birds have been found dead from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Growth Expected at Venky's INDIA - A new report shows Venky's India to be one of the country's fastest growing small companies.

