EU – An average daily intake level was determined for an initial preliminary estimation. EU – An average daily intake level was determined for an initial preliminary estimation. As the estimation of the risk to consumers was made on the basis of the available data with a number of very conservative assumptions, the expected actual […]

SWEDEN – Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head of the Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health at the Ministry for Rural Affairs has reported an outbreak of Newcastle disease at a poultry farm located in Kalmar County.   SWEDEN – Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and

Avian flu can be transmitted from birds to humans; transmission among humans, however, is limited. Avian flu can be transmitted from birds to humans; transmission among humans, however, is limited. The reason may be an eggshell-like mineral layer that the virus acquires due to the high calcium concentration in the intestines of birds. As reported

Footpad dermatitis is a major concern in broiler chickens because it adversely affects animal welfare. There’s also an increased demand for chicken paws from overseas markets. In fact, in recent years, the value of the paw market to China alone reached $50 million a year.1 Footpad dermatitis is a major concern in broiler chickens because