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Flies spread drug-resistant bacteria in poultry

20 Mar 2009 - Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, US, found evidence that houseflies collected near broiler poultry operations may contribute to the dispersion of drug-resistant bacteria and thus increase the potential for human exposure to drug-resistant bacteria. Read more >>

Germany produces more broiler chickens

20 Mar 2009 - In 2008, Germany imported 25% less broilers than in 2007, as the German broiler production showed signs of growth, according to the German market statistics agency ZMP. Read more >>

Aviana Africa 2009 in August

20 Mar 2009 - Aviana Africa is the international expo for poultry and livestock, to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 21-21 August 2009. Read more >>

Study: Selenium sources in broiler feed

19 Mar 2009 - An article recently published in Poultry Science revealed the results of studies supervised by Prof. Steve Leeson (Guelph University) with B-TRAXIM®Se. Read more >>

USA: launch of bill banning antibiotics

19 Mar 2009 - Democratic representative Louise Slaughter (NY) has introduced a bill in US Congress that will seek the withdrawal of antibiotics important to human health from use on farms unless animals are sick. Read more >>

Turkey Federation brings the farm to consumers

19 Mar 2009 - Since not everyone has the opportunity to visit a farm, the National Turkey Federation (NTF) brings the farm to consumers via their website. Read more >>

Egypt: Arbor Acres sponsors CPC School

19 Mar 2009 - Arbor Acres of Aviagen has become an official sponsor of the CPC School in Egypt. From now on, the event will officially be known as the Arbor Acres – CPC School. Read more >>

Millions more offered for Pilgrim’s Pride plant

19 Mar 2009 - It has been reported that Louisiana has doubled its offer for the Pilgrim's Pride facility in Farmerville, La., slated to close over the coming months. Read more >>

Norbest turkey producer resumes production

18 Mar 2009 - Nearly 4 months after suspending operations due to high grain prices, Norbest turkey producer Moroni Feed Co. has resumed full production. Read more >>

Salmonella at 9 Finnish poultry farms

18 Mar 2009 - The Finnish Food Safety Authority (Evira) has announced that it has found a strain of the Salmonella Tennessee bacterium at 9 poultry farms in Finland. Read more >>

Boot swab to monitor Salmonella in poultry

18 Mar 2009 - The latest product launched by Technical Service Consultants Ltd is a Boot swab that has been designed specifically for the poultry industry. The Boot swab will be used for monitoring Salmonella in poultry flocks. Read more >>

Chickens get knitted woolly jumpers

18 Mar 2009 - A woman in the UK has started knitting sweaters for rescued battery hens that have lost their feathers, reports the BBC. Read more >>

Biorigin to show new feed additives at AveSui

18 Mar 2009 - Biorigin, specialising in the development of innovative solutions based on yeast and its derivatives, will present the newest products of its animal nutrition portfolio at the coming fair AveSui Regiões. Read more >>

Obama not allowed to cut farm subsidies

18 Mar 2009 - US President Obama's proposal to cut farm subsidies has been rejected by the US House of Representatives Agriculture Commission. Obama planned to cut down the subsidies for farmers with an annual turn over of more than US$500,000. Read more >>

HatchTech & Wageningen define optimal incubation

17 Mar 2009 - In 2008, the R&D Department of HatchTech Incubation Technology and the Adaptation Physiology Group of Wageningen University started cooperation to define the optimal incubation conditions for the yield breed embryos of today. Read more >>

Aviagen opens state-of-the-art hatchery

17 Mar 2009 - Aviagen has invested over €12 mln in a new parent stock hatchery in Hilbersdorf near Dresden in Germany. This hatchery is said to be the biggest in Europe with a capacity of about 1 mln eggs per week, and chick output of 12.5 mln females per year. Read more >>

Chick Master introduces Classic series II

17 Mar 2009 - Chick Master Classic series of Fixed Rack setters are the systems that Chick Master is well known for. Now, the company introduces series II. Read more >>

Incubation and Embryonic Development course

17 Mar 2009 - The University of Illinois offers Incubation and Embryonic Development to increase knowledge and develop personal confidence and leadership ability through embryology project activities. Read more >>

High-tech hatchery now running at full capacity

17 Mar 2009 - In 2008, a new high-tech chicken hatchery was constructed in Watertown, New York, US. Hatchery officials say the $5 mln building is now running at full capacity. Read more >>

Pas Reform 90 years in business

17 Mar 2009 - This year, Pas Reform celebrates its 90 year jubilee, which it believes is a significant milestone. Read more >>
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