New Zealand
Avian botulism suspected in New Zealand
15 Feb 2012 - The Christchurch City Council, NIWA (a crown-owned research and consultancy company) and Fish and Game New Zealand are working collaboratively to determine the cause of birdlife deaths at Christchurch's oxidation ponds and other wetland areas in the eastern parts of the city. Read more >>
NZ egg producers utilise study to promote eggs
20 Jan 2012 - The New Zealand egg industry is hoping that recent research, that indicates eggs may help you stay alert, can boost the profile of eggs in the country. Read more >>
Chicken remains New Zealand’s favourite meat
06 Oct 2011 - New Zealand Poultry Industry spokesman Michael Brooks says it’s no surprise that chicken remains top of the list of the country’s favourite dinners. Read more >>
NZ issues new code of welfare for animal transport
19 Sep 2011 - Minimum standards of animal welfare and recommended best practices for everyone involved in transporting animals in New Zealand have been outlined in a new code of welfare issued by Agriculture Minister David Carter. Read more >>
NZ: Sale of poultry firm Tegel Foods approved
08 Apr 2011 - The sale of New Zealand poultry producer Tegel Foods to Affinity Equity Partners has been approved by the Overseas Investment Office. Read more >>
Aviagen Australian and New Zealand seminar a success
01 Apr 2011 - In an Industry first for the region, Aviagen Australia and New Zealand (AANZ) planned and hosted senior poultry executives from almost every company within the region at a 2 day Technical Seminar, held in the Airport Hilton, Melbourne. Read more >>
New Zealand: Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for layer hens
09 Feb 2011 - The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has completed a review of the Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Welfare 2005 and a draft code has been released for public consultation. Read more >>
Cracks appear in NZ egg prices
23 Dec 2010 - The majority of poultry farmers in New Zealand are being forced to sell their eggs below cost as the unregulated industry faces significant oversupply, a Lichfield farmer says.
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Egg levy in New Zealand to continue
22 Dec 2010 - Egg producers in New Zealand have voted to continue funding their industry body for a further six years.
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New Zealand reverses ban on kosher chicken killing
30 Nov 2010 - The New Zealand government has decided to exempt the practice of kosher killing from a decision in May that all commercially slaughtered chickens must be stunned before being killed.
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Research: Effect of conditioning in broiler starter feeds
22 Nov 2010 - Scientists of the Massey University in New Zealand studied the influence of conditioning temperature on performance, apparent metabolisable energy, ileal digestibility of starch and nitrogen and the quality of pellets, in broiler starters fed maize- and sorghum-based diets.
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NZ: Draft code of welfare for broiler chickens
27 Sep 2010 - The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has completed a review of the 2003 code of welfare for broiler (meat) chickens and a draft code has been released for public consultation. Read more >>
NZ - 2009 NAEAC annual report released
20 Sep 2010 - Notification of the numbers of animals used in research, testing and teaching in New Zealand has been released in the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) Annual Report. Read more >>
Animal welfare issues dominate New Zealand bill
16 Sep 2010 - Political parties and animal activists in New Zealand are at odds with one another over an upcoming bill aimed at ruling out “cruel practices”. Read more >>
NZ farmer jailed over chicken welfare issues
28 May 2010 - A poultry farmer in Auckland, New Zealand, has been jailed for one year after keeping chickens in filthy, stressful conditions and selling their unsafe eggs and meat to local retailers. Read more >>
Nutritional value of faba beans for broilers
24 Feb 2010 - New Zealand scientists conducted two experiments to evaluate the nutritional value of four cultivars of faba beans (Vicia faba L.) for broilers. Read more >>
NZ to review antibiotic resistant bacteria
06 Oct 2009 - The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) has embarked on a new project as part of efforts to keep down levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the human food chain. Read more >>
NZ & UK work together for food safety
07 Jul 2009 - Stronger scientific links between New Zealand and Britain will result from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) signing an agreement with its British counterpart. Read more >>
Alltech opens new office in New Zealand
28 Mar 2008 - Alltech has announced the opening of its first office
in New Zealand. The new office, based in Auckland will provide sales and service
support to the growing number of partners and customers in the country.
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