BIRD FLU LATEST: Gov’t to Double Anti-Bird Flu Drug Stockpiles

Help Needed for Surviving Livestock of Cyclone
MYANMAR - An emergency veterinary team from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is on stand-by in Thailand awaiting authority to enter cyclone struck Myanmar to assess and then relieve the suffering of thousands of animals that human...

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.

Another Bout of Bird Flu Confirmed in Capital
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Another outbreak of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu was, on Sunday, confirmed in the capital city of Seoul.

Seal of Excellence Awarded to Magnolia Chicken
US - Magnolia Chicken was recently awarded the Seal of Excellence by the National Commission for Meat Establishments and Technology (NACOMEAT).

Hypocrisy of EU Poultry Cleaning
EU - European poultry producers have been using the same chlorine-based washing process on exported chicken that led to the ban of American sales in the EU for eleven years.

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.

Inflation Pressure Reveals Bad Eggs
INDIA - Increasing prices of maize and soyameal are showing knock-on effects to the Indian egg industry as farmers are forced to cut corners on poultry feed and production.

Contributing to Global Warming
While ruminants can be blamed for significant emissions of methane and nitrous oxide into the earth's atmosphere, vegetable and cereal production also contribute to global warming.

Government Helps China Feed Itself
CHINA - The government of China have declared a new initiative giving support to farmers around the country in the latest bid to meet the population's ever increasing food demand.

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.

EU/Russia Meat Row Erupts
EU - The European Union's executive arm yesterday said that a Russian ban on European meat was disproportionate and should therefore be alleviated.

NFU Start Countdown to Pig and Poultry Fair
UK - The pig and poultry calendar's flagship event takes place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire next Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.