Simon M. Shane*(290 million hens in production less specialty and breaking flocks)From the Author - Page 19EggClarity over avian influenzaIt has taken Dr. Bernard Vallat, Director of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) to question the HPAI doomsday scenario.HomeThe veterinary workforce grant programBoth items of legislation would provide funding to Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Science Departments and Land Grant Colleges to train veterinarians in aspects of food animal diagnostics, therapy, control of infections with an emphasis on exotic and catastrophic diseases.HomeThe law of unintended consequences applied to horse slaughterThe U.S. bill makes provision for funding to prevent export of horses for slaughter, a speculative consideration given the current porosity of our borders.HomeBreeder mergers-pros and cons?Rationalization of the primary breeding sector of the world’s poultry industry is inevitable.HomeJustification for larger plant mechanizationConversion developments together with closure of existing hen plants deprived farmers of available outlets.HomeVector vaccines come of ageA new generation of genetically-engineered vector vaccines has the potential to supplement and eventually replace existing modified live-virus products.HomeDelmarva meeting highlights latest in researchThis annual meeting concentrates on broiler production with an emphasis on the Delmarva Peninsula; information was presented which has direct importance to egg production.HomeWhat do those people really want?Recent events suggest that the opponents of intensive livestock and poultry production are intensifying their campaigns.HomeThe lesson from Mepkin AbbeyThe Abbey has produced eggs and organic manure for over 40 years as the main source of income to sustain the Brothers.HomeIs the USA wasting money to control international “bird flu?”The question arises as to who is responsible for making hard decisions regarding restructuring of poultry industries, and to implement preventive measures?HomeCrisis at the FDA: Implications for food safetyThe subcommittee's document “FDA Science and Mission at Risk” concluded that the “Agency suffers from serious scientific deficiencies and is not positioned to meet current or emerging responsibilities.”HomeHow safe are imported food products?Assurances of safety and quality by respected government agencies are essential to maintaining consumer confidence.Previous PagePage 19 of 21Next Page