Salmonella strains distinct from human isolates

Recent research suggests that Salmonella strains in humans are distinct

EFSA approves new Pioneer GM maize

Following a request from Pioneer, who wishes to enter the European market with its GMO maize 59122xNK603, EFSA has examined the potential risks that the maize could have on the health and the environment. For the European Food Safety this GMO maize does not represent a particular danger.

FDA retracts ban on poultry antibiotics

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will continue to allow the widespread use of a class of powerful antibiotics in food-producing animals, including chickens and other poultry.

Defra’s proposed consultation on Responsibility and Cost Sharing

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Cobb offers new broiler guide

A new Broiler Management Guide, intended to become an up-to-date and complete broiler growing handbook, is now available from Cobb in both English and Spanish.

A litter of profit for UK poultry farmers

Nutrient-rich used poultry litter is becoming a valuable commodity, but it must be used properly to avoid danger to crops and the environment.

SURVEILLANCE FOR AVIAN INFLUENZA IN WILD BIRDS

On 1 October Defra announced changes to the GB surveillance strategy for 2008 – 2009.

Avian Influenza H5N1 Genmany

The German state of Saxony said on Thursday the H5N1 bird flu strain had been detected in a duck at a poultry farm near Dresden late on Wednesday.

The National Control Programme for the Control of Salmonella is scheduled to come into effect from January 2009.

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Click here to see the NCP for Salmonella Control in Meat Chickens Consultation Documentation

Changes to GB wild bird survey for avian influenza

Defra has today announced changes to the way it identifies wild birds that may be carrying avian influenza. The GB surveillance strategy for 2008-2009 will help identify any change in risk to poultry and other kept birds from avian influenza (AI) in wild birds (“the Survey”).

Vet Students to Meet Demand for Poultry Expertise

UK - Students at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies will be the first undergraduates in the UK to have the option of specialising in poultry disease and welfare.

Preparing for 2012 – Option for Cage Egg Producers:

ADAS along with Defra are planning a series of meetings for cage egg producers in England to highlight future legislative changes and to be discuss options available after 2012, when the use of conventional cages will be banned throughout the EU.

National Survey for AI Viruses in Domestic Poultry:

The European Commission requires all Member States of the European Union to undertake surveys each year for avian influenza in poultry.

Worldwide Poultry Meat Production Increases:

In 2007, production of poultry meat worldwide increased by 3.3% to 88 million tonnes slaughter weight. China, Brazil and the US together claimed 53% of world market share, each improving on their positions as the world’s largest producers of poultry meat.

Gut Efficiency; the Key Ingredient in Pig and Poultry Production

Elevating animal performance and health

Author(s): J.A. Taylor-Pickard and P. Spring

Feed costs up $160 million per week

Economist says the broiler meat bird feed costs are $160 million per week higher today than they were last fall.

UK breeders to sell slow-growing birds

Slower growing breeds of chickens are being introduced by the British poultry industry following consumers' demands for more welfare-friendly farming.

Code of Practice for welfare for broiler chickens launched

Ireland's Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Tony Killeen, has welcomed the launch of a new booklet 'Code of Practice for the Welfare of Broiler Chickens'.

Vaccination 2008 Conference

Philip Hammond will be speaking at the Vaccination 2008 conference at Hannover, Germany on the 10th November 2008. Phil will be discussing "The role of vaccination in modern poultry production" and setting the scene for the conference. The presentation will include discussion relating to the latest vaccine technologies and the latest vaccination techniques.