Mark ClementsMark Clements is the editor of Poultry International. To contact Clements, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 72Food SafetyHow foods of animal origin contribute to healthy dietsFoods of animal origin are beneficial to human health across all life stages, according to the latest Food and Agriculture Organization report.Broilers & TurkeysTop world broiler and egg rankings 20222022’s updates to WATTPoultry’s Top Companies Database are now available, with highlights available via the October edition of Poultry International.HomeIs there an end in sight for rising grain prices?Despite regional differences, the overall outlook for inflation in the global economy remains relatively subdued. Yet, underneath this headline figure there are huge variations. Take the huge increase in wheat prices.Egg ProductionExpansion of Asian egg production remarkable and dynamicThe dynamics in Asian egg production over the past two decades have been remarkable. The reason for this has been not only the rapid production increase in China, but also changes in other Asian countries, particularly India and Japan.HomeTurkey genome announcement is a timely celebrationWith turkey consumption reaching its peak over the coming weeks in many markets, the announcement that an international consortium of researchers has completed the majority of the genome sequence of the domestic turkey is particularly timely.HomeSwine respiratory diseases - the good news and the bad newsThe combination of the words swine and flu in the media over the last 12 months has caused widespread concern for both the general public fearing that pigs could be harbouring a disease that could result in numerous human deaths and, consequently, by producers who feared for the future of their industry. While we now know that the fears were misplaced, the damage was done, not only to pig producers, but also to other companies, for example the types of company listed across the following pages of this directory, that support the pig industry.HomeEU proposals allowing Member States to rule on GM crops win few supportersYou can’t please all of the people all of the time. Sometimes, you can’t seem to please any of them at all! The Euoepean Commission’s latest proposals in the genetically modified organisms (GMO) saga would appear to have pleased very few.HomeFurther contraction forecast for European compound feed productionEuropean compound feed production could further contract by 1% this year, warns the European Feed Manufacturers Federation (FEFAC). The less than positive prediction is, nevertheless, be improvement on the contraction that took place last year, when output contracted by 3.8% to 147.6 million tons.HomeGet ready for EuroTier 2010Animal production exhibition EuroTier is fast approaching. Taking place from 16-19 November this year at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, more than 1,700 exhibitors from 47 countries will be taking part in the event. Alongside the commercial exhibition, more than 170 discussion forums are planned for this year’s event, meaning that there will be something for everyone.HomeDisease prevention and surveillance must be maintainedAs governments around the world seek to reign in spending and reduce deficits, ministers and civil servants will be looking to not only save money but to also not upset the voting public. What the public views as “essential” services are usually only tinkered with, but those services that stay out of the headlines until they are really needed tend to be much easier to cut, and the consequent reduction in expenditure looks good – at least in the short term.Egg ProductionMalaysia’s layer industry sees bright futureWhile reports from the Asian poultry industry have all too often been associated with avian influenza and contamination, growth in the region means that the various Asian countries are becoming ever more important players in the global egg market.Processing & SlaughterReducing PSE in turkey products needs a holistic approachPale, soft and exudative (PSE) meat – meat that is pale in colour, forms soft gels, and has a decreased ability to hold water – is a problem often associated with pork. However, according to researchers, it is increasingly becoming a challenge for some poultry producers as well, particularly in the turkey industry.Previous PagePage 72 of 78Next Page