Russia - The Rosselkhoznadzor imposes temporary FMD restrictions on import of animal products to the Russian Federation from the Akmolinskaya Oblast of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance informs that the Rosselkhoznadzor imposes temporary restrictions on import of all species of animals susceptible to FMD, products thereof and raw materials obtained from these animals from the territory of the Akmolinskaya Oblast of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation from 09.07.2010 due to occurrence of FMD in this territory.
source: www.fsvps.ru

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USA - GIPSA rule concerns agricultural panel

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Members of a House Agriculture subcommittee expressed deep concern with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposed rule on livestock and poultry contracts and marketing arrangements, a regulation that would limit pork producers' options in selling pigs to processors.
source: www.usagnet.com

22/jul/2010   -  

IDRI And Merial Enter Into Research Collaboration

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Global animal health company Merial Ltd. and non-profit biotechnology organization the Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) today announce they have agreed to cooperate regarding the research and development of certain vaccines for animals.

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Biolex and Merial Broaden Collaboration

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Biolex Therapeutics, Inc and Merial Ltd today announced that they have entered into a new, broad-ranging research and development collaboration to produce innovative veterinary vaccines.

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AgFeed Industries, Inc. announces agreement to acquire leading U.S. hog production company

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AgFeed Industries, Inc., one of the largest independent hog production and animal nutrient companies in China, announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire the operations of M2P2 LLC based in Ames, Iowa.

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USA - Retail meat prices rise sixth consecutive month

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Retail prices for meat and eggs rose for the sixth consecutive month in June, reflecting the contraction of the nation’s livestock herds.
source: www.porkmag.com

20/jul/2010   -  

Canada - Livestock feeders advised to consider least cost rations

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The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada says livestock producers will need to pay close attention to the cost of feed ingredients this winter and adjust rations accordingly.
source: www.farmscape.com

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