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Defra launches global network to protect against animal diseases

11 May 2011 - The UK will be better protected against animal diseases like avian flu and foot and mouth thanks to a global network of scientific research to be launched by Defra this week. Read more >>

Russia’s use of poultry imports limited by 2014

11 May 2011 - In the next four years, Russia will continue to increase production and exports of poultry and by 2014 will be able to completely abandon import supplies, according to the forecast of "Express Review" agency. Read more >>

China facing new poultry scandal

11 May 2011 - Almost a thousand live chickens filled with mineral powder to increase their weights have been found in China, becoming the latest food scandal in the country. Read more >>

Different housing systems cause different quality in storage

10 May 2011 - A study was carried out in the Czech Republic to assess changes in quality of eggs from conventional, enriched cages and litter systems during the short term (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 days) and long term (0, 7, 14 and 21 days) storage at room temperature. Read more >>

Research: Eating eggs can prevent snacking

10 May 2011 - A new research study by Leatherhead Food Research and published in The International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition has shown that eating eggs at lunchtime may be the key to prevent snacking. Read more >>

UV light and hydrogen peroxide optimise eggshell disinfection

10 May 2011 - Egg disinfection is an important issue to the poultry industry. In order to reduce egg shell contamination, three experiments were conducted at the Texas A&M University in College Station, USA. Read more >>

Promising future for the egg Industry

10 May 2011 - Egg industry leaders from across the world met in London in April for the first of this year’s International Egg Commission (IEC) conferences. IEC conferences provide excellent opportunities to learn about and discuss the latest issues and regulations affecting the industry. The resounding message of this conference was the importance of CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility. Read more >>

Prinzen TimeLine with new Pallet Loader on video

10 May 2011 - Prinzen recently produced a new video of the TimeLine, with their new Pallet Loader. The TimeLine is a tuned processing line for on-farm packing of consumer eggs. Read more >>

People: Danisco strengthens technical team

09 May 2011 - Danisco Animal Nutrition has strengthened its technical support for customers with the appointment of Dr Armin Vikari to the position of Regional Technical Manager. Read more >>

Cherkizovo’s poultry division sees first quarter growth

09 May 2011 - Russian meat producer Cherkizovo has recently released a trading update for the first quarter of 2011 with promising growth in it’s poultry division. Read more >>

Tyson Foods aids US storm victims

09 May 2011 - Tyson Foods, donated more than 270,000 pounds of food as part of disaster relief efforts in several states affected by devastating storms, company officials reported. Read more >>

Indonesia: A correlation between AI and the rainy season

09 May 2011 - From January to March 2011, the data from the Directorate of Animal Health of Agriculture Ministry showed a significant increase in Avian Influenza (AI) cases in sector 4 (small-scale poultry farming and poultry backyard farming). Read more >>

Hubbard organises successful technical training on GP management

09 May 2011 - Broiler breeder, Hubbard organised another successful Grand Parent Stock training at the end of March 2011. Read more >>

US Poultry creates storm relief fund

06 May 2011 - US Poultry & Egg Association has created a storm relief fund to help those that have suffered damage as a result of the tornados and associated storms that struck the Southeast last week. Read more >>

UK duck producer gets royal seal of approval

06 May 2011 - Gressingham Foods saw its Gressingham Duck on the official Royal wedding menu last Friday, confirming its duck as among the ‘best of British’. Read more >>

GFPT makes 1 billion baht poultry investment

06 May 2011 - GFPT, an integrated poultry producer in Thailand, is planning to invest 1 billion baht to set up new broiler and grandparent chicken farms to supply its joint-venture processing plant. Read more >>

Indonesian poultry growth triggers Olmix expansion

06 May 2011 - The chief representative officer of Olmix in Indonesia, Guy Jaeckel, said that Indonesia is a big market with a big human population therefore worthy of expansion, writes Arief Fachrudin for World Poultry. Read more >>

Merial launches poultry vaccine in China

06 May 2011 - Merial’s VAXXITEK HVT + IBD, a high-technology vector vaccine which protects chickens against infectious bursal disease (IBD) and Marek’s disease has been launched in China. Read more >>

Huvepharma adds to poultry product range in Europe

05 May 2011 - During a two-day seminar held in Istanbul, Turkey, animal health company Huvepharma officially launched its new product Pharmasin 100% Water Soluble Granules (WSG). Read more >>

Hy-Line introduces new corporate look and Innovations magazine

05 May 2011 - Hy-Line International is celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year. At that occasion they have launched a new corporate look and a new newsletter titled "Hy-Line Innovations". Read more >>
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