Day: December 20, 2021

Social networks, YouTube videos… When farmers take charge of their communication: SPACE

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In Europe, through videos, social networks, or open house operations, breeders are addressing consumers more and more directly. Goal? Deconstruct the clichés about their profession and work for more transparency. Do you know Étienne the agri youtubeurre or the Jolies rousses videos  ? They are what we call Agri YouTubers. Known, they have up to 100,000 subscribers. In fact, in recent years, farmers have been speaking out on social networks. Tired of clichés and criticisms of their profession, more and more breeders are fighting back on social networks. Via their smartphones, they challenge Internet users, testify about their daily life and defend…

Vets In Poultry (VIP) concluded its 3rd AGM at Goa

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VIP organized its 3rd Vets In Poultry (VIP) AGM” at Goa, Sunday, with the theme “The Era of New Normal- Scenario In Poultry & Role of Veterinarian“. More than 135+ VIPians participated across India and overseas. Dr. Santosh Ire, Secretary of VIP shared all minutes of the last AGM and new resolutions to be considered along with Dr. Prasad Kulkarni, Treasurer who shared all Financials. Closing remark and conclusion gave by President, Dr. Ajay Deshpande. Special guest for the meeting was Dr. SK Dutta, Joint Commissioner, Animal Husbandry, New Delhi,…

Cargill’s plant for basemix is now operational in Mindnao, Philippines

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Multinational food and agriculture firm Cargill has started the commercial operation of its first basemix plant in Mindanao in a bid to take advantage of the demand for high-quality and safe animal nutrition solutions for hogs and chickens. Its local unit Cargill Philippines started operating its basemix plant in Mindanao in November this year, offering nutritious and safe animal nutrition solutions composed of micro-ingredients, such as vitamins and minerals, meant to improve health, immunity, and growth of hogs and chickens. The new facility has an annual capacity of 30,000 metric…

Indian Immunologicals launches Goat Pox Vaccine

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Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) has launched Goat Pox Vaccine (Raksha Goat Pox) which is expected to help Control Goat Pox disease. “Indian Immunologicals is committed to introducing such products for the national interest and will abundantly help marginal livestock growers of their livelihood and protect their flock from various diseases,” K Anand Kumar, Managing Director, IIL said in a release. India has about 150 million Goat population and this disease is endemic in many parts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Goat Pox is highly contagious and spreads through…