US Senator Blasts South Africa on Poultry Block 28 Jan 2015 SOUTH AFRICA – Concern has been voiced over South Africa’s use of trade and development legislation to block US poultry from the market.
New Chairman at Poultry and Egg Association 28 Jan 2015 US – The world’s largest poultry industry organisation has confirmed new personnel to drive the industry in 2015.
Port Standstill Spells Trouble for US Farm Prices 27 Jan 2015 US – Union tensions have halted meat exports from west coast seaports because of a struggle over worker contracts, with major implications for beef, chicken and pork trade.
Welfare Rule Doubles California's Egg Prices 26 Jan 2015 US – Intense market debate reignited in California after the cost of eggs doubled as farms realigned to new laws limiting layer bird stocking rates.
Six Steps to Starting Keeping Hens 23 Jan 2015 US - There are six steps to ensure success at joining the "backyard revolution" and getting your own laying birds, according to one animal nutrition company.
Ukraine Egg Company Sees Sale Price, Exports Rocket 23 Jan 2015 UKRAINE – Exports of Ukrainian egg giant Ovostar have trebled following a production and sales surge with plans afoot for more laying sheds.
Tougher US Poultry Meat Measures Could Spare 50,000 Illnesses 22 Jan 2015 US – Tighter standards on poultry products will prevent 50,000 illnesses each year, predicts the US Department of Agriculture’s food inspection body.
Poultry Could Help End Bangladesh Hunger 21 Jan 2015 BANGLADESH – Investing in livestock agriculture can meet Bangladesh’s growing food demands and stop poverty, a conference heard on 17 January.
Thailand Eyes Up New Poultry Customer 20 Jan 2015 THAILAND – A new destination for Thai frozen chicken could be confirmed as South Korea moves closer to reopening its doors.
Faccenda Sees Sales Soar after Turkey Integration 20 Jan 2015 UK – UK-based poultry processor, Faccenda, which welcomed the Cranberry Foods' turkey operation into the business in 2012, has announced a £150 million rise in sales.
South Korea to Lift Australia Bird Flu Ban 20 Jan 2015 SOUTH KOREA – Final approval is pending on South Korea’s decision to lift a two year ban on Australian chicken, imposed after the country’s avian influenza outbreak in 2013.
Irish Food and Drink Exports Up For Fifth Year Running 16 Jan 2015 IRELAND – Irish food and drink exports earned €10.5 billion in 2014, a four per cent increase and the fifth consecutive year of export growth, says The Irish Food Board (BordBia).
Inositol Production Critical to Phytase Superdosing Response 16 Jan 2015 Sponsored GLOBAL - AB Vista says that, according to the latest research, up to 30 per cent of the performance response seen in broilers following phytase superdosing may be due to the beneficial effects of the inositol released fo…
Brazilian Farmers Should Expect Good Year 16 Jan 2015 BRAZIL – Brazilian economists have offered a positive outlooks for Brazil’s pig and poultry producers on supply and demand forecasts.
Mexico Proposes Tri-National Poultry Committee to Canada, US 13 Jan 2015 MEXICO – Mexico has called on Canada and the US to join forces and form a committee to “harmonise” the regional management of poultry diseases.
Australian Farmers Urged to See Biosecurity Like Insurance 7 Jan 2015 AUSTRALIA – Stringent measures to limit the biosecurity risk of farm visitors should be seen as safeguarding a farm’s future profits, a national initiative is telling farmers.
Care for Livestock During Hot Weather, Australians Told 5 Jan 2015 AUSTRALIA – Farm animals lack the temperature regulation abilities humans have, and need sufficient shelter and water during hot spells, rural Australians are hearing.
Turkey Welfare Label Denied by Austrian Health Department 9 Dec 2014 AUSTRIA – A comprehensive farm assurance scheme tipped to save domestic poultry producers has been knocked back by health officials.
All Albertan Farms Should Respond to Bird Flu 9 Dec 2014 CANADA – All Albertan poultry producers, whether big or small, need to be aware of the bird flu situation in order to manage control, says a senior veterinarian.
Market Presence, Growth Highlighted at Indian River Asia Meeting 8 Dec 2014 Sponsored THAILAND - Indian River customers arrived in Phuket to participate in the 5th Association Meeting and to recognise the tremendous market growth the product has experienced since a decision was taken to invest in the bran…
