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Netherlands - Insufficient compensation for agriculture

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For the Dutch agricultural sector, 2009 was a bad year economically. Production increased slightly, but most primary agriculture market prices fell. The average agricultural income decreased to 5,500 euros per farm, its lowest point in twenty years.
source: www.wur.nl

USA - FDA announces draft guidance on salmonella in animal feed

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The Food and Drug Administration has published in the Federal Register draft guidance on its regulatory policy relating to salmonella in animal feed.
source: www.meatingplace.com

Novus technical forum evaluates trace mineral programs

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Celebrating 7 Years of Growth, Novus International (Thailand) Co., Ltd held a technical forum at the Landmark Hotel in Bangkok on August 18, 2010.

Administration of Pediococcus acidilactici or Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii modulates development of porcine mucosal immunity and reduces intestinal bacterial translocation after Escherichia coli challenge

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Porcine mucosal immune response against E coli may be modulated by dietary probiotic supplementation.

FAO cuts wheat production forecast but considers supplies adequate

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International wheat prices have jumped by over 50 percent since June. This rapid increase in prices is prompting concerns about a repeat of the crisis of 2007/08. But after two consecutive years of record crops, world inventories have been replenished sufficiently to cover the current anticipated production shortfall.
source: www.fao.org