Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Ag Sector More Resilient to Global Crisis Than Others
Ag Sector More Resilient to Global Crisis Than Others: "GLOBAL - Because food is a basic necessity, the agriculture sector is showing more resilience to the global economic crisis than other industries. But the risks could increase if the economic downturn deepens, according to a new report by the OECD and FAO released yesterday."
Agency Calls for National Ban on Cephalosporins
Agency Calls for National Ban on Cephalosporins: "CANADA - The country's health agency should ban the use of antibiotics - particularly cephalosporins - in poultry farming nationwide because of antibiotic resistance problems in humans."
Consumers Turn to Chicken during Economic Crisis
Consumers Turn to Chicken during Economic Crisis: "AUSTRALIA - A recent consumer survey reveals more people are choosing chicken in these cash-strapped times."
Newcastle Disease Breaks out in Israel
In case yo umissed this, Newcastle Disease Breaks out in Israel: "ISRAEL - The veterinary authorities have reported a new outbreak of Newcastle disease to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)."
Safety Issues Kit Available
Safety Issues Kit Available: "US Poultry & Egg Association's Poultry & Egg Institute has announced the release of an employee training programme, Introduction to Incident Investigations."
Farmers to Get Help to Meet New Regulations
Farmers to Get Help to Meet New Regulations: "PHILIPPINES - The Agriculture Department is to help the poultry sector meet environment and local regulations."
Kuwait's Naif Poultry Upgrades its Hatchery
Kuwait's Naif Poultry Upgrades its Hatchery: "To stay ahead of demand, Naif Poultry Co., Kuwait's leading poultry processing plant, has just put a brand new hatchery into operation, expanding its capacity by 50 per cent. For this major investment, the company chose Petersime as its equipment partner, outfitting the new hatchery with the latest AirStreamerTM Bio-Response technology.
Naif Poultry Co. is delighted to have a partner on board that adds real value to its business."
Naif Poultry Co. is delighted to have a partner on board that adds real value to its business."
Mongolia - Livestock Situation 2009
Mongolia - Livestock Situation 2009: "MONGOLIA - The latest GAIN report from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service states that livestock herding, which provides a living for approximately 28 per cent of the population, continues to be under stress following the global finanical crisis. As the economy recovers, Mongolia is expected to become a steady two- to three-million dollar market for US chicken products."
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