Poultry Industry News By Category: Poultry Health
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Officials Eat Poultry to Restore Confidence
CHINA - Agricultural officials ate poultry products at an ongoing national animal husbandry expo over the weekend in order to boost public confidence in the poultry industry as bird flu concerns begin to diminish....
CHINA - Agricultural officials ate poultry products at an ongoing national animal husbandry expo over the weekend in order to boost public confidence in the poultry industry as bird flu concerns begin to diminish....
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Taiwan Offers Cash Incentives for Poultry Slaughter Ban
TAIWAN - On 2 May 2013, Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced a cash incentive program for poultry slaughterhouses and wet market vendors to ensure compliance with a ban on live poultry slaughter at traditional wet markets. The ban,...
TAIWAN - On 2 May 2013, Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced a cash incentive program for poultry slaughterhouses and wet market vendors to ensure compliance with a ban on live poultry slaughter at traditional wet markets. The ban,...
China Rallies Poultry Industry as Bird Flu Fears Wane
CHINA - Agricultural officials ate poultry products at an ongoing national animal husbandry expo in order to boost public confidence in the poultry industry, as bird flu concerns are starting to disappear....
CHINA - Agricultural officials ate poultry products at an ongoing national animal husbandry expo in order to boost public confidence in the poultry industry, as bird flu concerns are starting to disappear....
Study Reveals Poor Storage Conditions for Health Products
US - In a case study involving beef producers in Idaho, researchers found less-than-ideal refrigeration conditions for animal health products at retailers and on-farm. ...
US - In a case study involving beef producers in Idaho, researchers found less-than-ideal refrigeration conditions for animal health products at retailers and on-farm. ...
LPAI in Cataluna Affects Breeding Hens
SPAIN - The Spanish veterinary authorities have reported one outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza (H7N1) at a farm in Cataluna....
SPAIN - The Spanish veterinary authorities have reported one outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza (H7N1) at a farm in Cataluna....
Friday, May 17, 2013
Antibiotic Resistance Study Finds Differences between Member States
EU - The European Union Summary Report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2011 from EFSA and ECDC has found some significant national trends in resistance levels in isolates from animals and...
EU - The European Union Summary Report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2011 from EFSA and ECDC has found some significant national trends in resistance levels in isolates from animals and...
SENASICA Reports No Further Bird Flu Cases
MEXICO – Surveillance work has discovered no new cases of bird flu in Puebla, the Ministry of Agriculture (SAGARPA) revealed at a council of poultry industry organisations....
MEXICO – Surveillance work has discovered no new cases of bird flu in Puebla, the Ministry of Agriculture (SAGARPA) revealed at a council of poultry industry organisations....
Import Tariff Lifted to Address Bird Flu Shortfall
MEXICO – The Ministry of Economics has amended trade tariff agreements on poultry meat imports entering the country in an effort to relieve supply concerns following the latest avian influenza outbreaks. ...
MEXICO – The Ministry of Economics has amended trade tariff agreements on poultry meat imports entering the country in an effort to relieve supply concerns following the latest avian influenza outbreaks. ...
New Outbreak of Low-Path Bird Flu in Lower Saxony
GERMANY - A new outbreak of low-pathogenic avian influenza A(H7N7) has been reported at a farm in Lower Saxony....
GERMANY - A new outbreak of low-pathogenic avian influenza A(H7N7) has been reported at a farm in Lower Saxony....
Human H7N9 Cases Linked to Poultry or Live Markets
CHINA - Researchers have established a clear link between 12 cases of human cases of influenza A(H7N9) and direct exposure to poultry or live poultry markets in Huzhou city....
CHINA - Researchers have established a clear link between 12 cases of human cases of influenza A(H7N9) and direct exposure to poultry or live poultry markets in Huzhou city....
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Weekly Overview: Counting the Cost – of Poultry to the Environment and Avian Flu to the Industry
ANALYSIS – A University of Delaware study has found poultry manure to be less environment-polluting than previous thought. A new report, however, highlights the contribution of livestock to greenhouse gas emissions, while researchers have identified...
ANALYSIS – A University of Delaware study has found poultry manure to be less environment-polluting than previous thought. A new report, however, highlights the contribution of livestock to greenhouse gas emissions, while researchers have identified...
Response to EC Package on Healthier Animals, Plants for Safer Food Chain
EU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant health, seeds and safety measures in Europe....
EU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant health, seeds and safety measures in Europe....
Bank Loans 116M Yuan to Support Poultry Firms
CHINA - China Development Bank, the country's policy lender, said on Tuesday (14 May) that it has issued emergency loans worth 116 million yuan (US$18.7 million) to help poultry firms cope with the impact of the H7N9 influenza....
CHINA - China Development Bank, the country's policy lender, said on Tuesday (14 May) that it has issued emergency loans worth 116 million yuan (US$18.7 million) to help poultry firms cope with the impact of the H7N9 influenza....
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Photoperiod, Light Intensity Do Not Stress Broilers
US - Plasma corticosterone - an indicator of stress - was not affected by photoperiod, light intensity or their interaction in recent research by USDA Agricultural Research Service. Bodyweight was reduced in broilers experiencing an 16-hour dark period...
US - Plasma corticosterone - an indicator of stress - was not affected by photoperiod, light intensity or their interaction in recent research by USDA Agricultural Research Service. Bodyweight was reduced in broilers experiencing an 16-hour dark period...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Chinese Scientists Uncover Origins of Novel H7N9 Influenza Virus
CHINA - Bird flu viruses in live poultry markets are the source of viruses causing human infections of influenza A(H7N9), according to Chinese scientists, who recommend strong measures to prevent a pandemic. ...
CHINA - Bird flu viruses in live poultry markets are the source of viruses causing human infections of influenza A(H7N9), according to Chinese scientists, who recommend strong measures to prevent a pandemic. ...
Tylvalosin Effective in Controlling Necrotic Enteritis
SPAIN - Tylvalosin at a low dose was effective in controlling the colonisation of the caecum by Clostridium bacteria in broilers and improved some measures of performance, according to new research....
SPAIN - Tylvalosin at a low dose was effective in controlling the colonisation of the caecum by Clostridium bacteria in broilers and improved some measures of performance, according to new research....
OIE Reports HPAI Outbreak in Tibet
CHINA - The Chinese veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in a village flock of chickens and geese in Tibet....
CHINA - The Chinese veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in a village flock of chickens and geese in Tibet....
North Korean Duck Farm Hit by H5N1 Avian Influenza
NORTH KOREA – A new outbreak of the H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus has been confirmed at a duck production unit in P’yongyang-Si, resulting in the deaths of more than 164,000 ducks....
NORTH KOREA – A new outbreak of the H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus has been confirmed at a duck production unit in P’yongyang-Si, resulting in the deaths of more than 164,000 ducks....
Monday, May 13, 2013
Nation Needs to Upgrade Poultry, Livestock Industries
CHINA - The Chinese Ministry of Public Security recently released the top 10 meat safety-related cases uncovered this year. These cases have created a crisis of confidence among consumers and also have exposed loopholes in the meat-safety supervision...
CHINA - The Chinese Ministry of Public Security recently released the top 10 meat safety-related cases uncovered this year. These cases have created a crisis of confidence among consumers and also have exposed loopholes in the meat-safety supervision...
OIE Reports LPAI Outbreak in Fujian
CHINA - The Chinese veterinary authorities have reported finding the low pathogenic avian influenza (H7N9) virus in one environmental sample of 686 at a market in Fujian....
CHINA - The Chinese veterinary authorities have reported finding the low pathogenic avian influenza (H7N9) virus in one environmental sample of 686 at a market in Fujian....
Friday, May 10, 2013
Bird Flu in China Hits McDonald's Results
GLOBAL - McDonald's Corporation reports comparable sales in April 0.6 per cent below the same month in 2012 with a 2.9 per cent fall in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA), which the company attributed to the impact of bird flu, especially in...
GLOBAL - McDonald's Corporation reports comparable sales in April 0.6 per cent below the same month in 2012 with a 2.9 per cent fall in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA), which the company attributed to the impact of bird flu, especially in...
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Weekly Overview: Avian Flu Concerns in Mexico and China
ANALYSIS - While human cases of H7N9 flu are causing concern in China, the situation with the H7N3 virus in birds is creating alarm in the Mexican poultry industry as it spreads over long distances and to all chicken sectors. A new bill in the US is the...
ANALYSIS - While human cases of H7N9 flu are causing concern in China, the situation with the H7N3 virus in birds is creating alarm in the Mexican poultry industry as it spreads over long distances and to all chicken sectors. A new bill in the US is the...
New Bill Aims to Increase Information on Antibiotic Use
US - Three senators have introduced the bipartisan Antimicrobial Data Collection Bill, which aims to increase the data collected by the FDA on antibiotic use in farm animals. The news has been applauded by Pew Charitable Trusts as a move towards ending...
US - Three senators have introduced the bipartisan Antimicrobial Data Collection Bill, which aims to increase the data collected by the FDA on antibiotic use in farm animals. The news has been applauded by Pew Charitable Trusts as a move towards ending...
Worldwide Partnership in Action at Merial Avian Forum
TURKEY - Merial Animal Health brought to life its pledge to work in partnership with the global avian industry in its recent Avian Forum in Istanbul. ...
TURKEY - Merial Animal Health brought to life its pledge to work in partnership with the global avian industry in its recent Avian Forum in Istanbul. ...
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