MEPs call for rejection of Commission's GM import proposal
The ENVI Committee, in a debate yesterday, favored a rejection of the Commission’s proposal to allow member states impose their own bans on genetically modified (GM) crop imports.
Archives for July 15, 2015
Animal feeding emissions exemption lawsuit may be grinding closer to discussion in court
An ongoing lawsuit against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reporting exemptions for factory farms may be one step closer to court as the agency recently agreed to the possibility of briefing the court on the case.
Industry views sought on aqua feed standard: IFFO queries lack of metrics on soy
The IFFO is backing the draft ASC Responsible Feed Standard but questions why there is such a focus on marine ingredients given the fact they only make up the minority of the aqua feed formulation.
Little studied probiotic strains may boost piglet weight gain and promote gut health
Probiotic strains of Lactobacillus johnsonii x-1d-2 (L. johnsonii) and Lactobacillus mucosae x-4w-1 (L. mucosae) may support increased body weight gain and improved intestinal flora for piglets, said researchers writing in the Asian-Australasian Journal...