New Biosecurity Products for a New World
EU - A company that specialises in solutions for safer feed and food, has chosen VIV Europe, to launch two new products which it says will benefit even the modest modern feed mills.

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.

Myanmar’s Food Bowl Devastated
MYANMAR - The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today called for US$10 million to assist poor farming and fishing communities in Myanmar devastated by cyclone Nargis.

Aviagen Expands Operations Down Under
NEW ZEALAND - Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company, has reached an agreement to purchase the poultry breeding production facilities of Bartter Enterprises, Australia and Tegel Foods (Ross Poultry New Zealand), New Zealand. ...

Mistreatment of Animals Irks Activists
UGANDA - Animal rights activists in Uganda have urged the government to punish people who cause deliberate pain to animals during transportation.

10 Year Poultry Row Could be Extinguished
BRUSSELSS, BELGIUM - US and EU officials are to meet up today to discuss a ten year ban on American poultry products from European markets. Many believe the Transatlantic Economic Agenda (TEC), held in Brussels, could finally resolve the dispute.

Fresh Chicken, Rare Chicken in the UAE
QUATAR, UAE - The lack of fresh chicken in Quatar still shows no signs of abating. Supermarkets are running out of supplies and their seems to be nothing left in stock.

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.

Fujian Boosts Quality Inspection
CHINA - The quality of farm produce in Fujian province has been sharply improved in recent years to now rank among the best in the world.

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