BIRD FLU: WHO Provides Update on AI in Egypt
GLOBAL - Summary of Bird Flu / Avian Influenza related news from across the world.

International Egg and Poultry Review
GLOBAL - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report covers China's requests to the WTO to investigate US ban on Chinese poultry...

New Cobb Sales Manager for Latin America
GLOBAL - Robin Jarquin has been appointed sales manager for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for Cobb-Vantress, Inc.

New Responsibilities for Cobb's Heath Wessels
GLOBAL - Cobb's Heath Wessels has taken on the additional responsibility of sales in Canada and is promoted to sales manager for US and Canadian markets.

China Optimistic over End to Poultry Dispute
GLOBAL - China hopes the Sino-US poultry import ban dispute can be resolved.

International Egg and Poultry Review
GLOBAL - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report covers the poultry outlook around the globe.

China Requests WTO to Mediate in Trade Dispute
GLOBAL - China has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) to establish a panel to address the US ban on the importation of Chinese poultry.

Same Organic Standards in US, Canada in Future
GLOBAL - The US and Canada have reached agreement for organic trade equivalence between the US National Organic Program and the Canada Organic Product Regulation.

Ag Sector More Resilient to Global Crisis Than Others
GLOBAL - Because food is a basic necessity, the agriculture sector is showing more resilience to the global economic crisis than other industries. But the risks could increase if the economic downturn deepens, according to a new report by the OECD and...

International Egg and Poultry Review
GLOBAL - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report covers the USDA's proposal to permit imports of live birds, poultry products...

Brazil Set to Expand Meat Imports to Russia
GLOBAL - Brazil is to expand meat exports to Russia, says Brazil's Agriculture Minister, Reinhold Stephanes.

CPF Plans Large Overseas Investments
GLOBAL - The good performance of the overseas businesses of Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) have helped to offset a local slump. The company plans to invest about THB 2.5 billion this year to expand its operations in Russia, India, Turkey,...

Aviagen Strengthens International Management Team
GLOBAL - Aviagen has strengthened its International Management Team with the appointment of Tom Exley to the position of Vice President of International Business.

New Incubation Specialist for Aviagen
GLOBAL - Aviagen has appointed Dr Nick French as Incubation Specialist.

Intervet/SPAH Innovax Vaccines Now in Latin America
GLOBAL - Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health's new Innovax poultry vaccine range is now available in Latin America.

International Egg and Poultry Review
GLOBAL - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report covers the global poultry outlook.

Aviagen Hosts Central, Eastern European Awards
GLOBAL - At its regional conference recently, Aviagen hosted its Central and Eastern European Flock Awards.

New General Manager for Cobb Europe
GLOBAL - Roy Mutimer has been appointed general manager for Cobb Europe after 14 years in quality control and animal welfare responsibilities within Cobb.

New Recombinant H5N1 Vaccine Virus Available
GLOBAL - The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the availability of a new recombinant H5N1 vaccine virus.

Africa's Industry Warned of Return of Bird Flu
GLOBAL - African poultry producers and traders ae being instructed on the importance of cross-border biosecurity to prevent the return of H5N1 bird flu.

Tyson's Chicken Segment Improves; Supports Brazilian Suppliers
GLOBAL - Tyson Foods' chicken segment is benefiting from structural changes and market conditions, according to one of the company's top executives. In a separate development, Tyson Foods has secured a $50 million loan to support its poultry suppliers...

85th OIE Anniversary Marked with New Transparency
GLOBAL - The Delegates of World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Members marked the 85th anniversary of the creation of the Organisation by renewing and strengthening their commitment, especially with regard to transparency.

AMI Says Industry Made Progress on Food Safety
GLOBAL - A senior official of the American Meat Institute (AMI) has told the Canadian House of Commons that the US and Canadian meat and poultry industries have made great progress on food safety.

FAO: Animal Welfare Web Portal Launched
GLOBAL - A new internet portal has been launched today by FAO that will serve as a one-stop-shop for individuals and organisations searching for the latest information about the welfare of livestock.

Fruitful Meeting with Japanese Partners
GLOBAL - A Japanese delegation has visited Big Dutchman Asia for fruitful discussions.