EU Extends Ban on Import of Poultry Products from Turkey
EU - The European Union has decided to extend its ban on imports on poultry products and pet birds from Turkey until the end of 2006. The EU Commission said on Tuesday that the ban on imports of poultry products and pet birds imposed on four...

More than a fifth of EU layer flocks have salmonella
EU - More than a fifth of Europe's layer flocks are infected with Salmonella, a new report shows – prompting some member states to consider imposing import restrictions on poultry products from other EU states. In some EU countries more than...

Bird flu cases in wild birds falling in EU
EU - Incidences of bird flu in wild birds in the EU are falling, according to a 10-month survelliance programme by EU's designated reference laboratory in Weybridge, UK.

EU extends poultry ban as H5N1 re-erupts in Romania
EU - The European Union has widened an import ban on Romanian poultry to the whole country because the lethal H5N1 strain of bird flu has resurfaced and is "spreading rapidly," officials said. The Standing Committee on the Food Chain...

Cobb's New technical appointment in Benelux market
EU - Martijn Gruyters has joined Cobb Europe as technical manager in the team responsible for the Dutch and Belgian markets.

Aviagen boosts European Technical Team with key appointment
EU - Aviagen is underlining its commitment to the poultry market in Europe with the appointment of Tore Mercan to the position of Technical Service Manager to support customers in the UK and Western Europe.

EU on track to mobilize €100 Million to combat Bird Flu
EU - The European Commission reports it is well on track to fully mobilize €100 million pledged at the Beijing conference to combat Avian Influenza around the world, ahead of the target date.

EU Agrees to Aid Poultry Farmers
EU - European Union agriculture ministers today approved a European Commission proposal to allow the EU budget to share the cost of market support measures in the eggs and poultry sector.

OIE launches a global alliance against animal diseases
EU - The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) launches a global alliance against animal diseases, including zoonoses.

New Cobb Europe appointments
EU - With the Cobb Europe regional office moving from the Netherlands to the UK, a series of new appointments has been announced by the company.

Aviagen Appoints Bill Stanley as Veterinary Health Director
EU - Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Stanley as Veterinary Health Director for Aviagen within Europe.