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Since the initial Federal Order came into effect in late 2019, which restricted the import of both tomato and pepper fruit and propagative plant materials to safeguard against the virus, the Canadian greenhouse vegetable sector has implemented stringent on-farm biosecurity protocols to limit the introduction and spread of the virus. ...
In 2024 Benchmark Genetics launched a new optimised Salmon Ova Product Line with refined selection methods designed to elevate genetic performance with enhanced selection intensity of traits for salmon growth and robustness. Our new product line offers high genetic potential for freshwater and seawater growth performance, high resistance to specific diseases, including IPN and CMS, and solid ...
We have now closed our financial year and as we move towards the end of 2023, I want to look back at this year’s highlights, changes in our teams’ structure, and events we participated in. Firstly, my role has changed twice this year, on the 1st of June I started as Head of Genetics following four years in Commercial Director roles at Benchmark. Then as part of our continuous ...
Benchmark Genetics Chile is pleased to announce that effective September 18, 2023, Berta Contreras Mutis has assumed the role of General Manager, succeeding Pablo Mazo, who has transitioned to the position of Performance and Documentation Manager at Benchmark Genetics in Norway. Berta Contreras Mutis, a marine chemist from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile with an MBA from ...
The agreement, which was signed on the second day of Aqua Nor 2021, held in Trondheim, Norway, states that Benchmark is the sole eggs supplier, and will provide genetics from its biosecurity facilities in Iceland for a three-year period, with an option for an additional two years. ...
Aker BioMarine, a leading global biotech innovator and Antarctic krill-harvesting company, is expanding its ingredient portfolio with Superba SC40, a Halal-certified krill oil product. The leading and most researched krill oil brand is now available with a halal certification, a high quality and widely recognized certification label. Superba SC40 will give the company’s ingredient business ...
AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AQB) (“AquaBounty” or the “Company”), a land-based aquaculture company utilizing technology to enhance productivity and sustainability, today announced that purchase orders have been received for the planned harvest of 5 metric tons of its genetically engineered (GE) Atlantic salmon. The first harvest is scheduled to be conducted at ...
Check out the latest East Coast Shellfish Growers Association Newsletter Product Spotlight! Industrial Plankton produces photo bioreactors (PBRs) designed to grow algae for shellfish hatcheries. Our vision is to help stabilize the foundation of shellfish aquaculture by making the process of producing plankton more reliable, compact and bio-secure using technology. We love the shellfish industry ...
Dr. Stephen Higgs, Director, Biosecurity Research Institute and Associate Vice President for Research, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. ...
Non-infected countries have stepped up their biosecurity efforts to ensure the virus does not cross their border. Diagnostics can play a critical role in both outbreaks and monitoring non-infected pig populations in non-infected countries. ...
Watch as the photobioreactor automatically scale-up this algae culture over four days. Inoculation This 1250L PBR from Industrial Plankton was inoculated with 2x 20 L carboys of Chaetoceros muelleri grown in f/2+Si culture media. Stay tuned for a video of this inoculation! Once inoculated, water was continuously added to the bioreactor with nutrients (bottles to the left and right of the ...
Agri-Plastics, the Calf Housing Specialists, have been making calf hutches since 1995. The first product the VanBuuren family developed was an outdoor hutch made for one calf. Over the years, Agri-Plastics created a variety of outdoor hutches and expanded its product offering to include a variation that works for indoor barn operations. Introducing the Ultra Flex-Pen: a versatile indoor pen ...
This year’s educational line-up featured 200-plus hours of sessions, ranging from meat and poultry quality, biosecurity as it pertains to foreign animal disease, processing for antibiotic-free production, and a multilingual program focused on broiler and layer production and processing issues affecting Latin America. ...
They continue to further their education, attending multiple seminars regarding rules, regulations and best practices for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. They are meticulous about biosecurity on the farm, carefully monitoring who enters the farm and offering disinfectant for shoes and tires at the farm entrance. ...
Neogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NEOG) has received approval from the AOAC Research Institute for its Reveal 3-D for Peanut test, which is designed to help prevent peanut residues from contaminating foods not intended to contain peanuts. The AOAC’s Performance TestedSM Method Certification (No. 111901) provides independent validation of the ability of the Reveal 3-D for Peanut test to ...
Earlier in 2019, poultry farms across the UK and Ireland were warned they must make plans for the safe disposal of animal waste from their premises. Something which could face export restrictions if a no-deal Brexit were to be passed. Internationally – particularly in the United States of America (USA) – incineration has been long-known as an effective tool for the management of ...
The facilities were designed according to the highest standards, with a strong focus on biosecurity, fish logistics, and footprint. Lerøy Sjøtroll Kjærelva is a compact and efficient plant with a high focus on industrialization as well as a safe display of production for visitors. ...
“Activists that invade farms and steal livestock threaten the safety of farmers and their families, the biosecurity of the farm, the health and welfare of animals, and the economic viability of farm businesses. ...
It is vital for all farms to have an active biosecurity plan that meets industry assurance and regulatory ...
Source: Ussec For this you can introduce well defined biosecurity practices throughout the broiler production. This will help ensure successful and safe poultry production. ...