Poultry Industry News
Friday, April 26, 2013
Grants for Polillo FarmersPHILIPPINES - The Department of Agriculture is allotting an initial P80 million for various agricultural and fishery projects to further increase the productivity and incomes of small farmers and fisherfolk in five towns comprising the Polillo group of...
Research Points to Benefits of EggsUS - This week at Experimental Biology (EB) 2013, scientists from around the world are gathering to share research on a variety of topics, including nutrition and health. Given the growing global burden of chronic disease, there is particular interest...
Commission Refers Greece, Italy to Court over Cage Ban FailureEU - The European Commission decided to take Greece and Italy to the Court of Justice of the European Union over the failure to correctly implement Directive 1999/74/EC banning 'un-enriched cages' (battery cages). ...
Unilight: Affordable, High-performance LED LightsUK - Energy conservation and environment policies are dramatically changing the lighting world. LED is the only and final solution - the least energy of all lights and no mercury....
Food Prices Remain StableCHINA - The prices of agri-foodstuffs in China remained stable last week (April 15-21) according to the survey of prices in 36 medium- and large-sized cities by the Ministry of Commerce, MOFCOM. ...
CAP Agreement Expected in JuneEU - Political agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform package in June this year was one of the conclusions reached at the latest meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council....
Glycerol in Diet Improves Broiler Growth, EfficiencyTURKEY - Glycerol inclusion at 40 or 80g per kg of diet can be used as an effective source of energy in broilers, especially from 0 to 21 days of age, according to new research from Turkey. There were no significant effects on carcass yield although the...
Court Refuses to Dismiss Poultry Farmer’s Suit Against EPAUS - Poultry and livestock farmers scored a win Monday when a federal court rejected efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to dismiss a case brought by West Virginia poultry farmer Lois Alt, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation....
Newcastle Disease Confirmed in LibyaLIBYA - An outbreak of Newcastle disease has been reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)....
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....
Chicken: Safe, Healthy Part of Balanced Diet, Says NCCUS - The National Chicken Council (NCC) has responded to a report on meat and poultry safety from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), saying that chicken is a safe and healthy part of balanced diet....
Danisco Animal Nutrition Rolls out Direct Fed Microbial UK - Danisco Animal Nutrition, a subsidiary of Dupont™, has launched Enviva® PRO, a multi-strain direct fed microbial (DFM) designed to provide improved economic return from poultry diets by supporting natural gut balance and improving nutrient absorption....
Optivite's Enzyme Range UK - Optivite has been providing enzyme solutions for around 20 years and the range has evolved to include products to suit the majority of feed types around the world. ...
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. ...
Detained Shipment of US Leg Quarters ReleasedUNITED ARAB EMIRATES - The Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) in Dubai has assisted in clearing stranded shipments of Tyson Brand poultry leg quarters to Dubai worth US$350,000...
AgriLamp at the ShowsTHAILAND - Continuing the success experienced at previous poultry trade shows, Agrilamp received a phenomenal response after recently attending VIV Asia and AgraMe in March, and Fieravicola in April, where Agrilamp technology and the benefits it brings...
Livestock Producers Should Expect Bright FutureUS - More efficient land use, a stalled demand for corn ethanol and increased demand for meat in developing countries should help boost the livestock industry in coming years, according to a Purdue University agricultural economist....
Aviagen Demonstrates Commitment to Asian Market THAILAND - Aviagen was delighted to take part in another VIV Asia Show in March. The theme for the company’s stand, which received over 400 visitors, was Global Leader. Local Partner. Right Choice. ...
IPC Says Poultry is Safe When Properly CookedCHINA - Even though a new strain of influenza A(H7N9) influenza that reportedly originated in a live bird market in China has infected more than 100 Chinese people, consumers can be confident in eating properly cooked poultry meat, according to the International...
Roslin Study Shows How Salmonella Colonises the GutUK - Scientists have studied how Salmonella colonises the intestines of food-producing animals. This is relevant both to the welfare of the animal hosts and to contamination of the food chain and farm environment. Researchers plan to use data collected...
Novus's Thad Simons Receives AwardUS - The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has named Thad Simons, President and CEO of Novus International, Inc., 2013 Agribusiness Leader of the Year. ...
Layer Hybrids React Differently to Fibre Source SWEDEN - Layers in enriched cages frequently pecked at straw pellets provided with the feed or in letter bath, report researchers based in Uppsala but the two hybrid lines studied behaved differently in their pecking behaviour and in terms of eggshell...
Call for United Front on Poultry Welfare UK - Finding ways to promote the high welfare standards of British poultry production should help boost sales of home-produced chicken meat in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, according to a leading poultry producer. ...
Conference Addresses Large-Scale Production UK - Deadlines are approaching for registrations for the conference, 'Does big mean bad? The science behind large scale production' in May....
CME: Cold Storage Protein Stocks up on Five-Year AverageUS - Overall, meat stocks in cold storage continues to trend above year ago and five-year average levels, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner....
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