Poultry Industry News By Category: Biosecurity and Hygiene
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Seoul to Step up Bird Flu Prevention Efforts
SOUTH KOREA - Korea will begin monitoring all its ports of entry to intercept any possible inflow of avian influenza (AI), the government has announced....
SOUTH KOREA - Korea will begin monitoring all its ports of entry to intercept any possible inflow of avian influenza (AI), the government has announced....
Monday, September 10, 2012
EMAI Biosecurity Centre Attracts Industry Recognition
AUSTRALIA - The recent laboratory construction at New South Wales (NSW Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) biosecurity facilities at Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) has been recognised with three awards in the Australian Institute...
AUSTRALIA - The recent laboratory construction at New South Wales (NSW Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) biosecurity facilities at Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) has been recognised with three awards in the Australian Institute...
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Kenosan Delivers Cleaning Results against Poultry Litter
BELGIUM - Kenosan combines ultra-strong adhesion power and deep dirt-penetrating capacity at very low dilutions, says CID Lines....
BELGIUM - Kenosan combines ultra-strong adhesion power and deep dirt-penetrating capacity at very low dilutions, says CID Lines....
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Climate Change Could Increase Levels of AI in Wild Birds
GLOBAL - Rising sea levels, melting glaciers, more intense rainstorms and more frequent heat waves are among the planetary woes that may come to mind when climate change is mentioned. Now, two University of Michigan researchers say an increased risk of...
GLOBAL - Rising sea levels, melting glaciers, more intense rainstorms and more frequent heat waves are among the planetary woes that may come to mind when climate change is mentioned. Now, two University of Michigan researchers say an increased risk of...
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Hong Kong Introduces New Bird Flu Vaccine
HONG KONG - Secretary for Food & Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, says a new poultry vaccine, Re-6, which is more effective in preventing avian flu H5N1 than the existing one, will be introduced to local chicken farms....
HONG KONG - Secretary for Food & Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, says a new poultry vaccine, Re-6, which is more effective in preventing avian flu H5N1 than the existing one, will be introduced to local chicken farms....
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Salmonella in Feed and FDA Sampling at Poultry Feed Manufacturing Facilities
US - The attempted control of Salmonella in feed seems to travel in a cyclical pattern. About every 10 or so years, the US Food and Drug Administration and/or states feed control authorities begin a campaign of regulatory action based on positive sample...
US - The attempted control of Salmonella in feed seems to travel in a cyclical pattern. About every 10 or so years, the US Food and Drug Administration and/or states feed control authorities begin a campaign of regulatory action based on positive sample...
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
CME: Govt Purchases Meat to Stabilise Market
US - USDA announced on Monday that it would purchase up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken and catfish for federal food programs, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner....
US - USDA announced on Monday that it would purchase up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken and catfish for federal food programs, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner....
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Aviagen Adds Experience to its Global Veterinary Technical Team
MIDDLE EAST - Aviagen has strengthened its Global Veterinary Technical Team with the appointment of Dr. Pavel Shkarlat as Poultry Veterinarian, providing health and management advice as the Ross Veterinarian for the Turkey, Middle East and Africa (TMEA)...
MIDDLE EAST - Aviagen has strengthened its Global Veterinary Technical Team with the appointment of Dr. Pavel Shkarlat as Poultry Veterinarian, providing health and management advice as the Ross Veterinarian for the Turkey, Middle East and Africa (TMEA)...
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
CME: US/Mexico Anti-Dumping Saga Continues
US - Another week and another turn in the saga of US chicken exports to Mexico, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner....
US - Another week and another turn in the saga of US chicken exports to Mexico, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner....
New Case of Dioxin in German Eggs
GERMANY - A new case of dioxin contamination in egg was reported in Lower Saxony last week. ...
GERMANY - A new case of dioxin contamination in egg was reported in Lower Saxony last week. ...
Monday, August 06, 2012
OIE: More HPAI Outbreaks Reported in Mexico
MEXICO - Six more outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Iinfluenza (HPAI)have been reported to the OIE. ...
MEXICO - Six more outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Iinfluenza (HPAI)have been reported to the OIE. ...
Friday, August 03, 2012
SENASICA Delivers Vaccines to Control AI Outbreak
MEXICO - The National Service of Health, Food Safety, and Food Quality (SENASICA) updated information on the avian influenza (AI) outbreak in Jalisco. SENASICA has inspected 358 farms, 34 are confirmed positive, 125 were negative, and 199 are awaiting...
MEXICO - The National Service of Health, Food Safety, and Food Quality (SENASICA) updated information on the avian influenza (AI) outbreak in Jalisco. SENASICA has inspected 358 farms, 34 are confirmed positive, 125 were negative, and 199 are awaiting...
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Salmonella Case Count Update
US - A total of 76 persons infected with outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 22 states. The 10 new cases are from seven states: Florida (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Massachusetts (1), Missouri (2), Nebraska (3), and Texas...
US - A total of 76 persons infected with outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 22 states. The 10 new cases are from seven states: Florida (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Massachusetts (1), Missouri (2), Nebraska (3), and Texas...
India Declares Orissa Bird Flu-Free
INDIA - On 16 July 2012, the Government of India notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) of notifiable avian influenza freedom in Odisha (Orissa) State. This is India’s second regional declaration of freedom from bird flu....
INDIA - On 16 July 2012, the Government of India notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) of notifiable avian influenza freedom in Odisha (Orissa) State. This is India’s second regional declaration of freedom from bird flu....
Monday, July 30, 2012
Mexico to Vaccinate 10 Million Poultry Against H7N3
MEXICO - Mexico has started to vaccinate 10 million chickens and hens in the central west state of Jalisco against the bird flu virus, El Universal newspaper reported....
MEXICO - Mexico has started to vaccinate 10 million chickens and hens in the central west state of Jalisco against the bird flu virus, El Universal newspaper reported....
Biosecurity Accounts for Two Per Cent of Broiler Costs
FINLAND - A study by the Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira and MTT Agrifood Research Finland examined the costs incurred for Finnish poultry farms by preventive biosecurity. The major cost factors on broiler producers comprised the use of an exclusion...
FINLAND - A study by the Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira and MTT Agrifood Research Finland examined the costs incurred for Finnish poultry farms by preventive biosecurity. The major cost factors on broiler producers comprised the use of an exclusion...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
2012 Harvests at Risk from Mycotoxins
UK - We knew it would happen, after a wet Diamond Jubilee, Wimbledon and concerns about the Olympics, this year’s harvest was bound to be at risk from mycotoxins....
UK - We knew it would happen, after a wet Diamond Jubilee, Wimbledon and concerns about the Olympics, this year’s harvest was bound to be at risk from mycotoxins....
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
US Industry Supports Mexican Efforts to Control Bird Flu
US - The US poultry industry has expressed its support for Mexican poultry producers as they wage their battle against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and has pledged its support to help them win this war....
US - The US poultry industry has expressed its support for Mexican poultry producers as they wage their battle against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and has pledged its support to help them win this war....
OIE: More Outbreaks of HPAI in Viet Nam
VIET NAM - Four more outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been reported to the OIE....
VIET NAM - Four more outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been reported to the OIE....
Friday, July 20, 2012
Immunity is Key, Says Merial
UK - Bird health and egg production have improved and breed targets been beaten following the introduction of VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD in day-old chicks at the UK’s largest producer of colony eggs....
UK - Bird health and egg production have improved and breed targets been beaten following the introduction of VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD in day-old chicks at the UK’s largest producer of colony eggs....
Pigeon Owners Urged to be Vigilant Against Virus
AUSTRALIA - Pigeon owners are being urged to remain vigilant and strengthen biosecurity measures following the confirmation of more cases of Pigeon paramyxovirus in lofts in western Sydney and south-western Sydney....
AUSTRALIA - Pigeon owners are being urged to remain vigilant and strengthen biosecurity measures following the confirmation of more cases of Pigeon paramyxovirus in lofts in western Sydney and south-western Sydney....
Can Chickens Graze in Orchards Without Compromising Food Safety?
US - Grazing chickens in orchards is mutually beneficial to the birds and for fruit production. Orchards provide shade and food, while chickens control pests, insects, and weeds; eat dropped fruit, which prevents fungus and insect infestations; and also...
US - Grazing chickens in orchards is mutually beneficial to the birds and for fruit production. Orchards provide shade and food, while chickens control pests, insects, and weeds; eat dropped fruit, which prevents fungus and insect infestations; and also...
Thursday, July 19, 2012
DPI: New Livestock Traceability Rules Bolster Biosecurity
AUSTRALIA - The expansion of property identification codes (PICs) to cover additional livestock species will strengthen biosecurity and improve the state’s capacity to respond to animal disease and food safety incidents, the Department of Primary Industries...
AUSTRALIA - The expansion of property identification codes (PICs) to cover additional livestock species will strengthen biosecurity and improve the state’s capacity to respond to animal disease and food safety incidents, the Department of Primary Industries...
Report Shows Drop in Dietary Dioxin Exposure over Last Decade
EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a new report on levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in food and feed. Dioxins and PCBs are persistent environmental pollutants which can accumulate in the food chain. ...
EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a new report on levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in food and feed. Dioxins and PCBs are persistent environmental pollutants which can accumulate in the food chain. ...
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Mexican Egg Supply is Guaranteed for the Second Half of 2012
MEXICO - The Mexican egg supply for the domestic market is guaranteed for the second half of the year, despite the state of alert over the outbreak of H7N3 avian influenza affecting municipalities Acatic Tepatitlán and in the state of Jalisco, said Sergio...
MEXICO - The Mexican egg supply for the domestic market is guaranteed for the second half of the year, despite the state of alert over the outbreak of H7N3 avian influenza affecting municipalities Acatic Tepatitlán and in the state of Jalisco, said Sergio...
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