Germany expects to see record Non-GMO food sales
It seems demand in Germany for Non-GMO milk and dairy products, eggs and poultry remains unabated. Link Source: Feed navigator, by Jane Byrne, 7 june 2018
Eastern Europe discusses antibiotic resistance
Strong concerns over the use of antibiotics in the meat industry have been aired recently in Russia, Ukraine and Estonia. Link Source: Global Meat News, 7 june 2018
CUN: unico riferimento dei prezzi dei suini in Italia. Spariscono i “Bollettini provinciali”, nuove Linee Guida.
La sospensione delle rilevazioni autonome delle Borse merci per i prodotti trattati dalle rispettive CUN, mira a fornire una quotazione unica a livello nazionale con l'elaborazione di un prezzo indicativo unico. Fonte: www.3tre3.it, 8 giu 2018
Russia’s pork is looking for more export markets
Despite growth figures in 2017, Russia’s pork and pork by-products exports give some reason for concern, according to Russia’s specialists. There is a strong dependence on Hong Kong and Eastern Ukraine. Source: Pig Progress, 8 june 2018
McDonald’s in the cross hairs
Animal welfare groups have targeted the iconic golden arches of McDonald’s in a bid to improve the lives of chickens in its supply chain. Poultry World reports. Source: Poultry World, 6 June 2018
Mycoplasma NZ: 126,000 cows to be culled
A major cull of cattle has been announced in New Zealand by the government in a bid to eradicate the dreaded Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) disease which has been spreading throughout the country. Source: Dairy Global, 29 may 2018
Mycotoxins in pigs: Impacts on health and production costs
Mycotoxins cause a variety of symptoms in pigs, and their effects may have long-term impacts on pig performance and health. Adding a mycotoxin binder can prevent estimated losses in daily gain and feed conversion ratio. Source: Pig Progress, 1 june 2018
US pushes China to reopen poultry imports as Brazil suffers
Reopening of Chinese markets for US poultry is one of the top priorities of a major trade delegation visiting Beijing this week. Source: Poultry World, 1 june 2018
Seaweed strain may cut ruminant methane production
A strain of seaweed is showing promise in reducing the amount of methane dairy cows produce when a small amount is added to their regular diet, says a researcher. Link Source: Feed Navigator, by Aerin Einstein-Curtis, 1 june 2018
US pushes China to reopen poultry imports as Brazil suffers
Reopening of Chinese markets for US poultry is one of the top priorities of a major trade delegation visiting Beijing this week. Source: Poultry World, 1 June 2018