One Health Initiative gets Nod from ASM
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has endorsed the One Health Initiative, which recognizes the inter-relationships among human, animal, and environmental health, and tries to understand how they can protect livestock and consumers...

Feathers Fly in Washington Over Corn and Chicken
US - The use of corn as a vehicle fuel rather than as chicken feed has caused a stir the American capital, Washington.

A Closer Look at the Food Vs Fuel Debate
URBANA, US - Symptoms of the food-versus-fuel crisis are appearing regularly in the news but the underlying causes - and long-term implications - are poorly understood. Much of the problems boil down to new Asian wealth, a global desire to eat more...

Online Organic Meat Orders Delivered Overnight
US – On organic meat company yesterday announced that it would be making its meat products available online. Customers will be able to order the meat anywhere within the US and receive it by post.

50 Years on: BD Congratulates Oldest Distributor
US - G&M Sales, a poultry equipment distributor in the United States, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Amongst those congratulating this important customer were Big Dutchman USA personnel.

Manure Management Webcast Coming Soon
US - A live webcast for those interested in adding to the bottom line by implementing certain manure management practices will be broadcast on May the 16th.

What Do Chicken Labels Really Say?
US — Buying chicken these days is not like it used to be. With labels like “100 percent natural,” “organic,” “grain-fed,” and “free range,” many consumers don’t really know what they’re buying.

Deception in Plumped up Poultry
US - Many companies plump up poultry meat by injecting them with a broth to make them taste tastier and more tender, but this practice also adds water weight and sodium.

AFBF's Views on Bipartisan Farm Bill Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is a statement made by Mr. Bob Stallman, AFBF's President regarding the bipartisan farm bill package.

Considering Layer Hens in Furnished Cages
US - The type of housing and stocking densities of egg laying hens has become a growing concern for the egg laying industry and a point of interest for animal welfare conscious consumers.

Farm Bill Blueprint Begins to Materialise
US - The US Farm Bill came close to completion this week, as the principal negotiators announced that they have reached an agreement.

Governor Bids to Improve Poultry Plant Conditions
US - North Carolina governor Mike Easley is to put forward $1 million to increase inspections of poultry plants and assure proper working conditions.

Weekly US Broiler Hatchery Report
US - Broiler Chicks Placed Down 2 per cent, report the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

A One-Health Concept for Animal Disease
US - Antimicrobial resistance, avian influenza, and climate change are among the topics that illustrate interconnections among human, animal, and environmental health.

US Poultry in a Flap Over EU Trade Issues
US - Recent failures to resolve issues of poultry trade from the US to Europe have been met with criticism by the US poultry industry, who say that there will never be a conclusion to the debate whilst the European Union keeps seeking a 'scientific...