Poultry Industry News By Category: Poultry Meat Quality
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
UK Attacked for Not Backing Organic
UK - The Soil Association, the UK's organic farming body, has called on the British government to wake up to what Europe can teach the UK about backing organic food and farming. ...
UK - The Soil Association, the UK's organic farming body, has called on the British government to wake up to what Europe can teach the UK about backing organic food and farming. ...
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Study on Water Content in Poultry Meat
EU - The European Commission has launched a call for tenders for a study to measure water content in poultry meat. ...
EU - The European Commission has launched a call for tenders for a study to measure water content in poultry meat. ...
Friday, February 25, 2011
Welfare Committee Briefs Capitol Hill at DC Meeting
US - AMI’s Animal Welfare Committee this week briefed Capitol Hill staffers as part an effort to educate policymakers about regulatory requirements, voluntary initiatives and progress in animal handling. The briefing was planned in connection with...
US - AMI’s Animal Welfare Committee this week briefed Capitol Hill staffers as part an effort to educate policymakers about regulatory requirements, voluntary initiatives and progress in animal handling. The briefing was planned in connection with...
Thursday, December 02, 2010
How Early Feed Restriction Impacts Muscle Growth
AUSTRALIA - A Poultry CRC research project being undertaken at Ohio State University is seeking to improve our understanding of early muscle growth and development in broiler chickens, and the importance of an appropriate immediate post-hatch nutritional...
AUSTRALIA - A Poultry CRC research project being undertaken at Ohio State University is seeking to improve our understanding of early muscle growth and development in broiler chickens, and the importance of an appropriate immediate post-hatch nutritional...
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Chicken Operation Something to Crow About
NEW ZEALAND - A New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) operation to check the sourcing of chicken sold in Auckland restaurants and takeaway bars has produced pleasing results....
NEW ZEALAND - A New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) operation to check the sourcing of chicken sold in Auckland restaurants and takeaway bars has produced pleasing results....
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Selection of Dam Line Improves Turkey Meat Quality
US - When it comes to meat quality, not all turkey breasts are created equal. Recent work by poultry scientists at Ohio State University has shown that a number of factors impact turkey breast meat quality and that genetic selection plays an important...
US - When it comes to meat quality, not all turkey breasts are created equal. Recent work by poultry scientists at Ohio State University has shown that a number of factors impact turkey breast meat quality and that genetic selection plays an important...
Friday, October 15, 2010
Freedom Food Responds to TV Programme
UK - Freedom Food has responded to the programme on 13 October, 'Food: What's in your basket?' by stating that it approves indoor and free-range chicken production that meets the RSPCA's strict welfare standards. ...
UK - Freedom Food has responded to the programme on 13 October, 'Food: What's in your basket?' by stating that it approves indoor and free-range chicken production that meets the RSPCA's strict welfare standards. ...
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Manitoba Celebrates 21st Season of Great Tastes
MANITOBA, CANADA - Great Tastes of Manitoba, the longest-running cooking show in Canada, is forging its way into history with the launch of its 21st season promoting the excellence of locally produced foods, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister...
MANITOBA, CANADA - Great Tastes of Manitoba, the longest-running cooking show in Canada, is forging its way into history with the launch of its 21st season promoting the excellence of locally produced foods, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister...
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Vietnamese Chickens Get Toxic Paint Job
VIET NAM - A VTCNews investigation has revealed that some chicken sellers have been using a wood polishing chemical to dye their birds yellow....
VIET NAM - A VTCNews investigation has revealed that some chicken sellers have been using a wood polishing chemical to dye their birds yellow....
Friday, July 02, 2010
New EU Rules Do Little to Protect Chickens
EU - Beginning yesterday, European poultry producers must raise their meat chickens according to harmonised EU standards laid down in Council Directive 2007/43/EC but they will not greatly improve broiler welfare, says a welfare campaigning group. ...
EU - Beginning yesterday, European poultry producers must raise their meat chickens according to harmonised EU standards laid down in Council Directive 2007/43/EC but they will not greatly improve broiler welfare, says a welfare campaigning group. ...
Monday, June 21, 2010
NCC Grateful for Chicken Purchase Programme
US - The National Chicken Council expressed the industry’s deep thanks to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for USDA’s purchase programme for dark-meat chicken. Secretary Vilsack cited the prolonged trade dispute with Russia as the impetus for...
US - The National Chicken Council expressed the industry’s deep thanks to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for USDA’s purchase programme for dark-meat chicken. Secretary Vilsack cited the prolonged trade dispute with Russia as the impetus for...
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Saskatchewan Launches 2010 Billboard Campaign
CANADA - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan has launched its 2010 'We Care' billboard campaign, writes Bruce Cochrane....
CANADA - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan has launched its 2010 'We Care' billboard campaign, writes Bruce Cochrane....
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Chicken Company Accused of Excessive 'Plumping'
DENMARK - Excessive amounts of water have been found in retail packs of chicken from one processor during a routine inspection....
DENMARK - Excessive amounts of water have been found in retail packs of chicken from one processor during a routine inspection....
Monday, May 24, 2010
Duck Assurance Scheme Launched
UK - The new Duck Assurance Scheme (DAS) was launched at this year's Pig and Poultry Fair. ...
UK - The new Duck Assurance Scheme (DAS) was launched at this year's Pig and Poultry Fair. ...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Scientists Push for More Food Research, Education
US - Poultry Science Association (PSA) representatives have joined other scientists in making congressional visits at the 5th Annual CoFARM and BESC Event, with the aim to highlight the need for more food-related research and education. ...
US - Poultry Science Association (PSA) representatives have joined other scientists in making congressional visits at the 5th Annual CoFARM and BESC Event, with the aim to highlight the need for more food-related research and education. ...
Friday, May 07, 2010
MEPs Vote to Exclude Food from Cloned Animals
EU - Food derived from cloned animals and their descendants must be excluded from draft legislation on the authorisation of 'novel foods', Environment Committee MEPs said on 4 May. Foods produced by nanotechnology processes must also undergo a specific...
EU - Food derived from cloned animals and their descendants must be excluded from draft legislation on the authorisation of 'novel foods', Environment Committee MEPs said on 4 May. Foods produced by nanotechnology processes must also undergo a specific...
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
New Lab for Meat Quality Testing
INDIA - The Government is to set up a new laboratory to test the quality of meat and poultry products....
INDIA - The Government is to set up a new laboratory to test the quality of meat and poultry products....
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Irradiation Reduces Pathogens in Frozen Turkey Meat
BRAZIL - Gamma irradiation caused an initial increase in lipid oxidation in frozen turkey breast meat but it did slow down the increase in certain pathogenic bacteria, according to recently published research. ...
BRAZIL - Gamma irradiation caused an initial increase in lipid oxidation in frozen turkey breast meat but it did slow down the increase in certain pathogenic bacteria, according to recently published research. ...
Use of Antibiotics for Livestock Steady
EU - The annual MARAN report, published in early April, indicates that the use of antibiotics on farm animals in the Netherlands decreased in 2008 for the first time after several years of increasing use....
EU - The annual MARAN report, published in early April, indicates that the use of antibiotics on farm animals in the Netherlands decreased in 2008 for the first time after several years of increasing use....
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
US Fears Visit of EU Commissioner
US - The EU's new health and consumer affairs commissioner may spark a new trade disagreement with the US by his focus on improving animal welfare, and continuing bans on imports of US animal products to Europe. ...
US - The EU's new health and consumer affairs commissioner may spark a new trade disagreement with the US by his focus on improving animal welfare, and continuing bans on imports of US animal products to Europe. ...
Monday, April 26, 2010
Duck Assurance Scheme to be Launched Next Month
UK - The new Duck Assurance Scheme (DAS) is to be launched at this year's Pig and Poultry Fair. SAI Global and the British Poultry Council have worked closely to develop this specific standard for the duck industry....
UK - The new Duck Assurance Scheme (DAS) is to be launched at this year's Pig and Poultry Fair. SAI Global and the British Poultry Council have worked closely to develop this specific standard for the duck industry....
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Global Meat, Egg Sectors to Face More Challenges
NETHERLANDS - During the VIV Europe in Utrecht on 20 April, Rabobank analysts, Dirk Jan Kennes and Albert Vernooij, addressed the challenges that the global meat sector and the global egg sector face with the rapidly changing consumer attitude and behaviour...
NETHERLANDS - During the VIV Europe in Utrecht on 20 April, Rabobank analysts, Dirk Jan Kennes and Albert Vernooij, addressed the challenges that the global meat sector and the global egg sector face with the rapidly changing consumer attitude and behaviour...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
AMI: Consumer Video on Salt's Role in Meat Products
US - The American Meat Institute (AMI) yesterday released a new educational video on salt’s role in meat and poultry products, featuring meat scientist, Dr Betsy Booren, director of scientific affairs of the American Meat Institute Foundation. ...
US - The American Meat Institute (AMI) yesterday released a new educational video on salt’s role in meat and poultry products, featuring meat scientist, Dr Betsy Booren, director of scientific affairs of the American Meat Institute Foundation. ...
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
NCC Calls Food, Inc. One-Sided, Negative, Misleading
US - The National Chicken Council (NCC) has responded to the film, Food, Inc., describing it as a one-sided, negative, and misleading film about the way food is produced and sold in the United States....
US - The National Chicken Council (NCC) has responded to the film, Food, Inc., describing it as a one-sided, negative, and misleading film about the way food is produced and sold in the United States....
Monday, April 19, 2010
Artificial Nose Sniffs out Bad Poultry Meat
US - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed an instrument to detect whether poultry meat has been spoiled....
US - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed an instrument to detect whether poultry meat has been spoiled....
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