U.S. loses COOL WTO challenge
The United States has lost its latest attempt to defend the mandatory country-of-origin labeling law, according to individuals familiar with the World Trade Organization final ruling on the case, which […]
Mexico: Poultry and products annual report
Minor disease issues continue to affect the Mexican poultry industry. Despite these issues, due to ongoing investments in biosecurity measures, production of broiler meat and eggs are expected to increase […]
USDA releases second report from Layers 2013 study
The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) has released the second report from its Layers 2013 study: Part II: Control and Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis on Table-Egg Farms in […]
California will vote on multi-billion dollar water bond
Voters in California will pass judgement on a massive $7.2 billion water bond package aimed at addressing a record drought after interest groups came to a last-minute agreement this week. […]
Calif. antibiotic resistance bill goes to governor
The California Legislature has sent to the governor two bills that would prohibit the use of antibiotics in farm animals as growth enhancers and would establish hospital programs to ensure […]
FDA reports positive trends in antimicrobial resistance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday released its National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) 2011 Executive Report, showing mostly decreasing antimicrobial resistance trends. The annual NARMS Executive Report focuses […]
USDA: Mexico to be the world’s largest poultry importer
Next year Mexico will become the largest poultry importer in the world, surpassing Japan, according to projections from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).The expectations are that from 2013 […]
S. Korea to launch year-round watch against bird flu
South Korea said Thursday it will intensify its watch against avian influenza (AI), conducting year-round monitoring of migratory birds and designating special districts for regular quarantines. The move comes as […]
Scrambling on water bond, California lawmakers seek to bump back deadlines
Scrambling to place a new water bond before voters ahead of looming electoral deadlines, California lawmakers are converging on a proposed bond worth $7.195 billion. The proposed figure, confirmed by […]
California business community overwhelmingly supports delay of hidden gas tax
Fed Up at the Pump coalition spokesperson Matt Notley issued the following statement in response to the California Business Alliance for a Green Economy’s (CBAGE) July 7 news release. “The […]