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National grains biosecurity standard launched – Manitoba Co-operator

National grains biosecurity standard launchedManitoba Co-operatorA new voluntary standard for biosecurity on Canada's grain- and oilseed-producing farms is expected to help growers build or improve on their existing farmgate-level systems at any scale. "While some pieces of this may already be common practice, I …and more »

March 1, 2013
| Filed under Biosafety
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MPI defends biosecurity capability

(RadioNewZealand) An Auditor-General’s report released on Thursday identifies weaknesses in readiness to deal with a biosecurity outbreak such as foot and mouth disease. The report says the ministry’s planning is unrealistic and undeliverable. A biosecurity consultant for the World Bank, Roger Morris, believes the ministry has shifted its emphasis from protecting New Zealand against threats Read More »

March 1, 2013
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, Biosafety, and Policy & Initiatives
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Mexico Stepping Up Ag Biosecurity Efforts

(WisconsinAgConnection) Mexico animal health authorities carried out inspections on 158 poultry production units in the state of Guanajuato, as well as farms in Aguascalientes and Jalisco.

February 28, 2013
| Filed under North America and Biosafety
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MPI defends biosecurity capability – Radio New Zealand

MPI defends biosecurity capabilityRadio New ZealandThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it has been successful at protecting New Zealand from a number of biosecurity breaches but there is room for improvement. An Auditor-General's report released on Thursday identifies weaknesses in readiness to …

February 28, 2013
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Mexico Stepping Up Ag Biosecurity Efforts – Wisconsin Ag Connection

Mexico Stepping Up Ag Biosecurity EffortsWisconsin Ag ConnectionMexico Stepping Up Ag Biosecurity Efforts USAgNet – 02/28/2013. Mexico animal health authorities carried out inspections on 158 poultry production units in the state of Guanajuato, as well as farms in Aguascalientes and Jalisco. Mexico's National …and more »