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Gene editing could improve productivity traits in water buffalo
New research has highlighted the potential for gene editing to replicate desirable characteristics in water buffalo, a key livestock in many Asian countries.
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Localising America’s food supply is feasible…to a point
A university modelling study has identified that large areas of the United States could provide sufficient food for local citizens, depending on varying diets.
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Sweden acts to reduce antibiotic overuse in livestock
Swedish organisation Axfoundation has developed a document designed to ensure responsible animal husbandry and reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics in livestock.
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Elite cattle breeding could improve food production
For the first time, male pigs, cattle and goats have been created which produce only desired genetic traits.
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Study report: Thermo Scientific SureTect E. coli O157:H7 PCR Assay Method Extension For Use With the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 RealTime PCR Instrument AOAC-RI PTM Validation: Method Comparison Study
The data presented in this report show that the SureTect E. coli O157:H7 PCR Assay is suitable for the detection of E. coli O157:H7 from a variety of food samples when using the QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR Instrument and associated RapidFinder Analysis Software.
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Report identifies top five cultured meat companies
A new report from Cambridge-based IDTechEx has identified the world’s top five cultured meat companies. Here, New Food outlines their efforts to produce ‘green’ and ethical meat products that could potentially revolutionise the food industry.
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Plant-based diets to positively impact carbon levels
Choosing plant-based proteins over meat and dairy products could significantly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, according to a recent study.
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What is antimicrobial resistance?
Resistance to antimicrobials continues to challenge the food and health sectors. Here, New Food investigates the causes behind this life-threatening immunity and the actions being taken to combat the looming crisis.
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Germany confirms case of African Swine Fever
Wild boar in Germany have been infected with ASF, potentially causing significant disruption to global pork market.
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UMD awarded grant to identify cattle genes responsible for disease resistance
Researchers will be able to capitalise on the data to make strides in the genetic understanding and ultimate prevention of cattle diseases that have not been feasible with smaller datasets.
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USDA modernises egg products inspection methods
The Egg Products Inspection Regulations final rule aligns the egg products regulations to be consistent with current requirements in the meat and poultry products inspection regulations.
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Brexit issues must be urgently addressed for meat sector, says BMPA
Unless a number of key issues are urgently addressed, £1.2 billion of annual meat exports will be at risk along with thousands of jobs in the meat and livestock sector, according to BMPA.
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‘Stop African swine fever’ campaign launched by EFSA
The campaign aims to complement the ongoing efforts of the European Commission and other international organisations to work towards the eradication of the disease in Europe.
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UK major supermarkets selling chicken with white striping disease
Study finds white striping disease in 85 percent of standard factory-farmed chicken on the shelves of the top UK supermarkets.
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Current poultry guidelines do not stop Salmonella, finds USDA study
The study author suggested that current food safety approaches to poultry processing and distribution need to be reviewed and consider more risk elements than the current two-pillared approach in the US.
