Uganda - Turning banana peels into feed
The banana peel bran is a good substitute to maize bran which is becoming very expensive for farmers because it is highly nutritious.
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USA - Vomitoxin, a concern for ethanol producers
In response to concerns about vomitoxin levels, the CME Group said last week it may add vomitoxin specifications to its corn contracts.
Philippines - Farm dep’t mulls suggested retail price for chicken and pork
The Agriculture department is looking at prescribing suggested retail prices (SRP) for chicken and pork in the holiday season.
EU - Mergers: Commission approves proposed acquisition of Cargill's animal nutrition business in Spain and Portugal by Nutreco
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the US company Cargill's animal nutrition business in Spain and Portugal by Dutch based Nutreco.
China - Swine tested positive for A/H1N1
Swine at a slaughterhouse in Heilongjiang province tested positive for the virus last Thursday, the Ministry of Agriculture revealed over the weekend.
USA - Livestock and meat agency projects help drive change in the industry
This pilot project benefits the entire industry by demonstrating that the producer is able to save a lot of money while limiting the environmental impacts.
USA - K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Slated for 11 Kansas Locations
Kansas State University Research and Extension will host 11 K-State Ag Profitability conferences beginning in early December.
China - Pigs get ID chips
Pigs in southwest China from Friday began having two identity chips fixed on their back legs detailing where they were butchered, examined and sold.
EFSA - MRSA prevalence estimates in the EU, 2008
The European Union prevalence of MRSA positive holdings with breeding pigs, as estimated based on the results from the 24 participating Member States, was 22.8%.
UK - Total Income from Farming, 2009 and 2010
Total Income from Farming in 2009 is estimated to have risen by 25% and in real terms, and is forecast to fall by 8.8% in 2010.
WTO Will Rule on COOL Complaints
Officials a the World Trade Organization report that they will create a dispute settlement panel to review challenges presented by Canada and Mexico in regard the United States' country-of-origin labeling law on meat and other food products.
UE - No export refunds
The Belgian and French delegations called upon the Commission to temporary introduce export refunds for fresh and frozen pig meat, but Malta and the United-Kingdom were opposed.
USA - Senate Panel Okays Food Safety Modernization
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee passed S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, by a voice vote on Wednesday.
EU - Commission temporarily authorises Germany to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission has today authorised under EC Treaty State aid rules a German scheme worth some €100 million aimed at supporting farmers who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis.
Laboratorios Ovejero SA buys Biowet Drwalew SA
At the end of July of 2009 Laboratorios Ovejero SA bought Polish pharmaceutical company Biowet Drwalew.
MFeed , The Natural Growth Promoter
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