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Caution over Salmonella Surveillance

Concerned over the persistence of egg-borne Salmonella infection in consumers, UK and EU authorities intend to introduce regulations to prevent sale of shell eggs from flocks shown to be infected with either Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) or Salmonella Typhimurium (ST).  By Simon Shane

Author: Guest Bloggers | Thursday 04 January 2007

The Impact of World Trade on Poultry Production

An editorial on free trade in The New York Times might seem to be unusual Christmas Day reading but is relevant in the spirit of the holiday which offers “goodwill to all”.  By Simon Shane

Author: Guest Bloggers | Wednesday 03 January 2007

Post-antibiotic era in the poultry industry?

Antibiotic growth promotion in agricultural animal production has been practiced for about 50 years. Antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) have undoubtedly improved animal performance and health status. Their removal from the poultry diets will therefore be a change with many consequences.

Author: Mojtaba Yegani | Tuesday 02 January 2007

Moving against trans-fats

Trans-fats have become a huge subject lately, as their deleterious effects on health have become apparent....What’s all the fuss about? Trans-fats, as they are most commonly known, are unsaturated fats, like most edible oils.....

Author: Jaime Luján Zilbermann | Thursday 21 December 2006

US legislates against animal rights terrorism

The US House of Representatives passed the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in mid-November, following unanimous passage through the Senate in late September. This extends the scope of the Animal Enterprise Protection Act of 1992.  By Simon Shane

Author: Guest Bloggers | Thursday 14 December 2006

Big pharma rediscovers the poultry industry

The recent announcement that Pfizer Animal Health will purchase Embrex Inc. for over $150 million is an encouraging sign that multi-national pharmaceutical companies are re-evaluating the importance of the poultry industry.  By Simon Shane

Author: Guest Bloggers | Tuesday 05 December 2006

Reducing Waste in Packaging

The environmental impact and cost of inappropriate packing is forcing major retail and supermarket chains to evaluate product specifications. This will inevitably require the poultry industry to cooperate with their major clients in creating innovative presentations which preserve the quality and appearance of food but provide economies in energy input and disposal.  By Simon Shane

 

Author: Guest Bloggers | Monday 13 November 2006

Campaign Against Animal Production Intensifies

A recent press release from the US Animal Agriculture Alliance, a pro-industry group, reported on the Animals and Society Institute "Strength of Many" Conference which encompassed organizations opposed to intensive animal agriculture.  By Simon Shane

Author: Guest Bloggers | Friday 03 November 2006

Unified Food Safety Agencies

The recent outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infection associated with spinach in the United States has once more raised demands for a unified agency to monitor and control all aspects of food safety in that Country.  By Simon Shane

Author: Guest Bloggers | Wednesday 01 November 2006

Who took over whom?

As we all wait on the outcome of Pilgrim’s Pride attempted take-over of Gold Kist, it would be an interesting exercise to take a look at the actual practice of mergers and acquisitions.

Author: Jaime Luján Zilbermann | Friday 27 October 2006


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