- Antibiotics can be naturally present in crops
Research shows that antibiotic compounds naturally produced by soil bacteria can be absorbed by crops and enter the food supply.
06/17/2013
- Genetic diversity key to survival of honey bee colonies
A new study shows that genetic diversity is key to survival in honey bee colonies a colony is less likely to survive if its queen has had a limited number of mates.
06/17/2013
- Nutreco completes shrimp, fish feed acquisition
Nutreco has acquired 75% of the shares of Gisis S.A., a shrimp and fish feed company in Ecuador.
06/14/2013
- Cargill, Purac collaborate on bio-based feed ingredient
Cargill Animal Nutrition and Purac are collaborating to develop and commercialize bio-based animal feed ingredient solutions.
06/13/2013
- FAO releases new report on greenhouse gas mitigation
FAO has released a new report that presents a "unique and exhaustive" review of current greenhouse gas mitigation practices in the livestock sector.
06/13/2013
- Moredun makes major breakthrough in the war against worms
Researchers at the Moredun Research Institute have reported a successful attempt to control parasitic worms by vaccination.
06/12/2013
- AVMA proposes revamping governance structure
AVMA has released a new report that examines its current governance structure and recommends a "more nimble" system.
06/11/2013
- Duck genome provides new insight into fighting influenza
A consortium has completed the genome sequencing of the duck, a principal host of influenza viruses. This work provides insight into controlling avian influenza outbreaks.
06/10/2013
- Researchers focus on dairy's carbon footprint
Researchers at the University of Arkansas are attempting to help the U.S. dairy industry decrease its carbon footprint.
05/31/2013
- OIE adopts broiler welfare chapter, BSE statuses
During its 81st general session, OIE adopted a number of policies including broiler chicken welfare criteria and official BSE status designations.
05/29/2013