State bill would threaten farmers
Names can be deceiving. In Communist countries, "the people’s party" is really the dictators’ party. A "pre-owned" car can be a lemon. And in the Bay State, the so-called Prevention […]
Mexican Authorities: More than 1 million chickens exposed to bird flu
The outbreak of bird flu detected in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato is confined to 12 farms that have more than 1 million chickens, the Senasica national agricultural health service reported on Monday.
The agency said in a press release that 10 of the poultry farms are chicken-fattening operations and two produce eggs for human consumption.
Experimental vaccine offers improved protection for poultry
Chickens are vulnerable to a range of infectious diseases similar to those affecting humans. Fowl typhoid is a widespread and devastating illness, particularly in the developing world, where the birds are a vital source of income and nutrition. Now, Ken Roland and his colleagues at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University have developed a candidate vaccine to safeguard poultry from fowl typhoid infection, while also providing protection from a related human bacterial strain – Salmonella Enteritidis. Read More
USDA offering free webinar to promote Bird Health Awareness Week
The week of February 24 – March 2, 2013 is Bird Health Awareness Week. Activities and programs offered throughout the week will give students, bird lovers and poultry owners the opportunity to learn simple steps to keep their flocks healthy. Bird Health Awareness Week is part of the USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Biosecurity for Birds campaign to promote awareness of and ways to prevent the spread of infectious poultry diseases.
Customs Union agrees veterinary certificate for U.S. poultry product
The Customs Union and U.S. veterinary service have coordinated a veterinary certificate for poultry-farming products from the United States. The certificate was approved following negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Commission […]
US poultry groups express support for US-EU trade pact
Following the White House announcement yesterday that bilateral negotiations of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and the European Union will be launched, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association jointly expressed strong support for the new international trade initiative.
ETHANOL: Republican plans Senate bill to put brakes on E15 approval
Mississippi Republican Roger Wicker this week plans to introduce a Senate bill targeting U.S. EPA’s decision to increase the amount of ethanol allowed in gasoline from 10 percent to 15 percent, according to a spokesman for the senator.
On trade, California Republican Nunes is an Obama critic turned ally
New plans for a big European trade deal put President Barack Obama and Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., on the same page, for now. Obama wants the deal covering trade and investment with the European Union. To get it, he must navigate the House of Representatives’ trade subcommittee chaired by Nunes. What happens next will test the cooperation of two men who, until now, have rarely agreed on anything.
Ban on flea-market animal sales proposed by California lawmaker
Puppies, kittens and other live animals could not be sold at flea markets or swap meets under legislation proposed this week by a Sacramento legislator.
Assemblyman Roger Dickinson’s measure, Assembly Bill 339, would make first offenses an infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250. If an animal suffers or is injured, however, the charge can be hiked to a misdemeanor and the fine to $1,000.
NCC, broad coalition urge USDA to uphold its commitment to food safety inspection
The National Chicken Council today, along with 37 organizations representing various aspects of animal agriculture, livestock and poultry producers, food processing and manufacturing, retail, international trade and transportation, wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to express strong concerns with the possibility of furloughing the nation’s federal meat, poultry and egg products inspectors in the event sequestration goes into effect.