Poultry Industry News By Category: Government and Regulatory
Friday, April 12, 2013
WTO's DSB to Take Up India-US Poultry Disagreement
INDIA & US - The WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) will finally solve the misunderstanding over poultry imports between India and the US, one year after the latter filed a complaint against India, stating that the country has violated global trading...
INDIA & US - The WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) will finally solve the misunderstanding over poultry imports between India and the US, one year after the latter filed a complaint against India, stating that the country has violated global trading...
OIE Reports HPAI Outbreaks in Mechi, Narayani and Lumbini
NEPAL - The Nepalese veterinary authorities have reported nine outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Mechi, Lumbini and Narayani districts....
NEPAL - The Nepalese veterinary authorities have reported nine outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Mechi, Lumbini and Narayani districts....
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Bill to Reform Federal Ethanol Mandate Introduced in House
US - Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Steve Womack (R-AR) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform Act to help ease concerns created by the ethanol mandate and protect consumers, energy producers, livestock...
US - Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Steve Womack (R-AR) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform Act to help ease concerns created by the ethanol mandate and protect consumers, energy producers, livestock...
NFU Commends President's FY 2014 Budget
US - National Farmers Union's (NFU) Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule has welcomed the announcement of President Obama's fiscal year 2014 Budget....
US - National Farmers Union's (NFU) Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule has welcomed the announcement of President Obama's fiscal year 2014 Budget....
LPAI Found in Chicken, Duck Samples
CHINA - The Chinese veterinary authorities have reported low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) at bird markets located in Anhui, Zhejiang and Jiangsu. ...
CHINA - The Chinese veterinary authorities have reported low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) at bird markets located in Anhui, Zhejiang and Jiangsu. ...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Does Having Protected Geographical Status Boost Product Values?
ANALYSIS - Having protected geographical indication status for food and drink products in the EU can more than double the prices obtained on the open market, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - Having protected geographical indication status for food and drink products in the EU can more than double the prices obtained on the open market, writes Chris Harris....
Campylobacter, E. coli Cases Rise; Salmonella Falls
EU - Campylobacteriosis is the most reported zoonotic disease in humans, with a continuous increase in reported cases over the last five years, according to the annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union. ...
EU - Campylobacteriosis is the most reported zoonotic disease in humans, with a continuous increase in reported cases over the last five years, according to the annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union. ...
No H7N9 Epidemic Among Poultry, Says Expert
CHINA - A preliminary analysis shows that H7N9 bird flu has not triggered an epidemic among poultry, according to a Tuesday report in the "People's Daily" that cited a veterinary expert....
CHINA - A preliminary analysis shows that H7N9 bird flu has not triggered an epidemic among poultry, according to a Tuesday report in the "People's Daily" that cited a veterinary expert....
Poultry Sector Seeks Revival Package
INDIA - The poultry sector, which is suffering due to spiralling prices of raw material like soybean meal and maize, approached the government seeking a revival and restoration package for the sector....
INDIA - The poultry sector, which is suffering due to spiralling prices of raw material like soybean meal and maize, approached the government seeking a revival and restoration package for the sector....
Consumers and Farmers Urge USDA to Protect COOL
US - Consumers and farmers overwhelmingly support strengthened Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) rules, as demonstrated by more than 35,600 petition signatures sent to the US Department of Agriculture demanding that the integrity of COOL be protected...
US - Consumers and farmers overwhelmingly support strengthened Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) rules, as demonstrated by more than 35,600 petition signatures sent to the US Department of Agriculture demanding that the integrity of COOL be protected...
HK CE Pledges Resources to Fight H7N9
HONG KONG - Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung said that the government will ensure adequate manpower and resources to fight any possible H7N9 outbreak in the city....
HONG KONG - Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung said that the government will ensure adequate manpower and resources to fight any possible H7N9 outbreak in the city....
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Ministries Look into Reported Shortage of Chicken
MALAYSIA - Two ministries are to discuss ways to overcome a reported shortage of chicken in the country, which has pushed up prices. ...
MALAYSIA - Two ministries are to discuss ways to overcome a reported shortage of chicken in the country, which has pushed up prices. ...
Poultry Sector Seeks Relief Package to Overcome Crisis
INDIA - Hit by a spurt in raw material costs and unremunerative prices, the poultry industry has sought a relief package to ride out the downturn....
INDIA - Hit by a spurt in raw material costs and unremunerative prices, the poultry industry has sought a relief package to ride out the downturn....
H7N9 Flu Can be Contained, Say Chinese Officials
CHINA - Chinese officials have expressed confidence in curbing the H7N9 strain of bird flu, stating how the country has built capacity to deal with epidemics since the SARS outbreak....
CHINA - Chinese officials have expressed confidence in curbing the H7N9 strain of bird flu, stating how the country has built capacity to deal with epidemics since the SARS outbreak....
Monday, April 08, 2013
Strong Biosecurity Measures Required in Response to Influenza A(H7N9) Virus
CHINA - Responding to the occurrence of the A(H7N9) influenza virus in China requires strong biosecurity measures, FAO said. Unlike other influenza strains, including highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, this new virus is hard to detect in poultry...
CHINA - Responding to the occurrence of the A(H7N9) influenza virus in China requires strong biosecurity measures, FAO said. Unlike other influenza strains, including highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, this new virus is hard to detect in poultry...
Nanjing Shuts Down Poultry Markets
CHINA - All live poultry trade should be suspended and poultry markets shut down temporarily in the capital city of east China's H7N9 bird flu-afflicted Jiangsu Province, according to a government statement....
CHINA - All live poultry trade should be suspended and poultry markets shut down temporarily in the capital city of east China's H7N9 bird flu-afflicted Jiangsu Province, according to a government statement....
China Confirms 21 Cases of H7N9 Infection
CHINA - China reported three more H7N9 infections on Sunday, bringing total number of the confirmed cases to 21 as the country is gearing up to fight the disease that has left six dead....
CHINA - China reported three more H7N9 infections on Sunday, bringing total number of the confirmed cases to 21 as the country is gearing up to fight the disease that has left six dead....
Friday, April 05, 2013
Union Asks for EU, Brazil Chicken Import Tariffs
SOUTH AFRICA - Members of South Africa’s Food and Allied Workers Union staged a march on Wednesday and asked the country’s Trade and Industry Ministry to impose tariffs on chicken imports from the European Union and Brazil. ...
SOUTH AFRICA - Members of South Africa’s Food and Allied Workers Union staged a march on Wednesday and asked the country’s Trade and Industry Ministry to impose tariffs on chicken imports from the European Union and Brazil. ...
NFU Announces Beginning Farmer Institute Participants
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced the 10 participants selected for the third class of its Beginning Farmer Institute. ...
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced the 10 participants selected for the third class of its Beginning Farmer Institute. ...
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Public Advised against Poultry Slaughtering
CHINA - Chinese public have been advised against slaughtering poultry for ancestral worship on the upcoming Tomb-Sweeping Day as authorities strengthen H7N9 bird flu control efforts after three deaths of the newly-found strain that has not previously...
CHINA - Chinese public have been advised against slaughtering poultry for ancestral worship on the upcoming Tomb-Sweeping Day as authorities strengthen H7N9 bird flu control efforts after three deaths of the newly-found strain that has not previously...
On-Farm Burial of Carcasses Allowed Due to Bad Weather
UK - Defra has permitted the on-farm burial or burning of carcases for farmers affected by the bad weather....
UK - Defra has permitted the on-farm burial or burning of carcases for farmers affected by the bad weather....
USDA Programme for Export of Egg Products
US - The US Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the US Food and Drug Administration, has developed a programme to certify processed eggs and egg products for export, providing new opportunities for US food exporters....
US - The US Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the US Food and Drug Administration, has developed a programme to certify processed eggs and egg products for export, providing new opportunities for US food exporters....
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Nationwide Coalition Urges USDA to Protect Integrity of COOL
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a coalition of 229 farm, rural, faith, consumer and environmental organizations from 45 states delivered a letter urging the US Department of Agriculture to protect the integrity of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)...
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a coalition of 229 farm, rural, faith, consumer and environmental organizations from 45 states delivered a letter urging the US Department of Agriculture to protect the integrity of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)...
Perdue Farms Hits Back at HSUS Lawsuit
US - US integrated poultry processor Perdue Farms has hit out at the lawsuit raised against the company over its Humanely Raised Process Verified Program....
US - US integrated poultry processor Perdue Farms has hit out at the lawsuit raised against the company over its Humanely Raised Process Verified Program....
Farmers Blast EU Policing of Pig, Poultry Rules
UK - NFU Scotland has used a European advisory meeting to challenge Commission officials on their ongoing failures to properly police pig and poultry welfare rules across Europe. ...
UK - NFU Scotland has used a European advisory meeting to challenge Commission officials on their ongoing failures to properly police pig and poultry welfare rules across Europe. ...
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