Poultry Industry News: Global
Friday, May 24, 2013
Weekly Overview: Study Reveals Extent of Breaks in Animal Health Product Cold ChainANALYSIS – A new study from the US shows just how poor storage conditions can be at retailers and on farms for animal health products. If the results represent the industry generally, it is little wonder that vaccines, antibiotics and other products...
Future of Zoonosis Linked to Farming and EnvironmentGLOBAL – As agriculture intensifies and climate changes, so too will the risk posed to us by zoonotic diseases....
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Broiler Carcass Chill Method Affects Pathogens, Not Meat Sensory QualityGLOBAL - A new study shows that broiler carcass chilling method (immersion, air or a combination) affected Salmonella and Campylobacter counts, carcass yield and some measures of meat quality but not sensory qualities of breast fillets or drumsticks....
Friday, May 17, 2013
Marfrig to Close Some Poultry and Beef PlantsGLOBAL - In its latest quarterly report, Marfrig reports an increase in net revenue of 28 per cent for the period compared to the same quarter of 2012. The company announced the closure of four poultry plants at Seara Brasil and two Marfrig Beef plants...
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Weekly Overview: Counting the Cost – of Poultry to the Environment and Avian Flu to the IndustryANALYSIS – A University of Delaware study has found poultry manure to be less environment-polluting than previous thought. A new report, however, highlights the contribution of livestock to greenhouse gas emissions, while researchers have identified...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
New Performance Objectives, Diet Specifications for Ross PM3 GLOBAL - Aviagen has launched Parent Stock (PS) Nutrition Specifications and Performance Objectives for the Ross PM3. ...
Friday, May 10, 2013
FAO Reports Strong Cereal Production and Food Price RiseGLOBAL - New reports from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecast strong cereal production this year with a new record expected for coarse grains. A second successive monthly rise in its Food Price Index was attributed to increasing prices...
Another Rise in Global Food Price IndexGLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index moved up in April for the second consecutive month....
Bird Flu in China Hits McDonald's ResultsGLOBAL - McDonald's Corporation reports comparable sales in April 0.6 per cent below the same month in 2012 with a 2.9 per cent fall in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA), which the company attributed to the impact of bird flu, especially in...
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Weekly Overview: Avian Flu Concerns in Mexico and ChinaANALYSIS - While human cases of H7N9 flu are causing concern in China, the situation with the H7N3 virus in birds is creating alarm in the Mexican poultry industry as it spreads over long distances and to all chicken sectors. A new bill in the US is the...
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Summit Outlines Importance of Communication and RelationshipsGLOBAL - The era of ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ in agriculture is over and communication within the industry is paramount....
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Biomin Unveils Mycotoxin Risk App for iOS and AndroidGLOBAL - In time for the upcoming 2012 Global Mycotoxin Survey Report, Biomin launches the Mycotoxin Risk Management app, the first application to allow instant access to worldwide data on mycotoxin occurrence and information on the possible risks resulting...
Monday, May 06, 2013
Time for Change: Sustainability Events for BusinessesGLOBAL – As companies become more focused on sustainable practices, an innovative proposition for businesses has emerged that offers unique global insight into business sustainability and hands-on learning about food production....
Friday, May 03, 2013
FAO Advice on Bird Flu Measures for Poultry Sellers, TransportersGLOBAL - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued advice on controlling the spread of influenza A(H7N9) for those those involved in the sale or transport of poultry and at live markets....
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Weekly Overview: H7N9 Bird Flu Impacts Poultry Markets in China and Viet NamANALYSIS - In China, it appears that live markets are a key source of the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus although an official report says the virus has not been found on any poultry farms. Demand for poultry meat and eggs products in Viet Nam has fallen...
Aviagen Redesigns Web Site to Support Growing BusinessGLOBAL - Aviagen, the world leader in poultry genetics, launched the latest version of its corporate web site, www.aviagen.com, which includes access to information about the company’s Arbor Acres, Indian River and Ross brands. ...
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
High Temperature During Incubation Boosts Hatchability, GrowthGLOBAL - Researchers have found that heat treatment of eggs before or during incubation improves hatchability and subsequent broiler growth. ...
G-8 Members Agreed to New Alliance for Food Security, Nutrition InitiativeGLOBAL - Following the commitment of the L'Aquila Summit, in 2012 leaders of the G-8 engaged with African partners to foster global food security. In this framework, G-8 members have agreed on the goals of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition...
Monday, April 29, 2013
Celebrating World Veterinary DayGLOBAL - In many countries around the world, World Veterinary Day (WVD) was celebrated on 27 April for its thirteenth year. ...
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Weekly Overview: Poultry Industry Aims for Greater Sustainability; Latest on H7N9 Flu in ChinaANALYSIS - With a new study into the use of locally grown protein for poultry diets in the UK and the global egg industry association meeting looking to balancing the needs of the 'Three Ps', our industry is doing its utmost to boost its sustainability....
Termotecnica Pericoli Expands Asia-Pacific PresenceASIA - Although Termotecnica Pericoli has been active in the Asian markets since 1992 the company first established a personal presence in the region with the establishment of a Regional Office in Malaysia in May of 2010. ...
Monday, April 22, 2013
Global Mycotoxin Survey Report 2012 Published by Biomin GLOBAL - Biomin has published its mycotoxin analysis results for the period January and December 2012. ...
Friday, April 19, 2013
BSAS: Could Wine Industry Waste Be Used in Broiler Feed?GLOBAL – Waste products from the food industry represent growing challenges as consumer consciousness develops about the environmental, social and political context of meat production, reports editor, Michael Priestley, from a British Society of Animal...
Organic Trace Minerals Lead to Thicker EggshellsGLOBAL - Feeding breeders with part or all of the trace mineral supplement in organic (chelated) form resulted in eggs with thicker and heaver shells, with some reduction in embryo mortality....
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