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NEWS HEADLINES Scottish Institute: Feeding The World IN THE NEWS Thailand/Australia - Shrimp farmers protest Australian rules Global - Omega-3 - Can you believe its not lard? Norway/Chile -Cermaq says merger talks ended with Aqua Chile Global - Strong demand for fishmeal Thailand - CPF puts more focus on R&D INGREDIENTS & COMMODITIES Marine and Animal Proteins Soy Complex Up On Strong Exports, Higher Corn Prices and Carryout Expectations Improved Prospects for Corn Crops in South America More USDA Reports HEADS UP Organic cod conditions described as ‘horrifying’	THE FEEDLINK BLOGSPOT Provimi reports Annual sales increase of 15% in 2006 CFIA Advises Not to Use Chemically-Treated Wood Near Livestock Feed and Animals US moves towards ban on subtheraputic use of antibiotics in animal feed PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS Shrimp Culture: Economics, Market, and Trade Basic Atlas of Normal and Abnormal Blood Cells in Farmed Tilapias / Atlas Básico de las Células Sanguíneas Normales y Anormales en Tilapias Cultivadas Australian Prawn Farming Manual JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLASSIFIEDS: FOR SALE WANTED
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NEWS HEADLINES
Scottish Institute: Feeding The World 02/13/2007 Institute of Aquaculture to be featured in UK aquaculture meeting more... PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register now Registration form   Check Headline news daily on the Home Page: www.aquafeed.com
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IN THE NEWS
Highlights from our Growfish news feed Shrimp farmers protest Australian rules Thailand/Australia - February 14, 2007 - A group of 50 shrimp farmers from the South submitted a letter to a representative of the Australian embassy in Bangkok on Tuesday protesting Canberra's new import rules. more ... Omega-3 - Can you believe its not lard? Global - February 14, 2007 - Consumers concerned about the quality of fish oil in their omega-3 supplements should quiz the brand marketer over the source, says chairman of GOED omega-3 (2 Stories) more ... Cermaq says merger talks ended with Aqua Chile Norway/Chile - February 13, 2007 - Norwegian fish farming group Cermaq said on Monday merger talks had ended with the owners of Chilean company Empresas Aqua Chile.  more ... Strong demand for fishmeal Global - February 13, 2007 - World fishmeal production in 2006, at 5 million tonnes, was 20% below average levels-a consequence of climatic conditions and reduced fishing effort to conserve stocks.  more ... CPF puts more focus on R&D Thailand - February 11, 2007 - Agriculture conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods is placing more emphasis on research and development of food products and processing, with the focus on the "farm-to-table" strategy.  more ... A selection of stories that appeared this week on our Growfish Aquaculture News Service – updated daily on www.aquafeed.com
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INGREDIENTS & COMMODITIES
Marine and Animal Proteins For the first time in a long time the sales of steam dried fishmeal exceeded those of FAQ … read the Hammersmith Marketing report for prices of fishmeal, grain and animal proteins. Check our fishmeal reports page during the week for updates as well as Today’s grain prices and Commodity Futures Soy Complex Up On Strong Exports, Higher Corn Prices and Carryout Expectations The soy complex closed up on February 8 reflecting surge in corn prices, stronger-than-expected export sales and expectations that USDA would lower its U.S. soybean carryout. March bean futures closed up $1.01 finishing at $273.28; May was $1.10 higher, closing at $279.34; and July gained $1.19 ending at $284.30. March meal was up $1.76 closing at $237.33; May was $1.54 higher, finishing at $242.40; and July increased $1.65 to finish at $247.03. March oil closed unchanged to finish at $670.86; May was up $0.66, closing at $682.32; and July gained $0.66, ending at $691.36.  The Soy Export Weekly Update (PDF) Improved Prospects for Corn Crops in South America U.S. feed grains supply and use estimates are essentially unchanged this month, but supplies are down from last year and use is expected to be up. Corn prices are unchanged from last month but, because of tight supplies, are up sharply from last year. Stronger corn prices have also strengthened other feed grain prices this year. Foreign corn production is up this month with record corn crops in Brazil and Argentina. Increased exports from these crops will compete with U.S. exports in both 2006/07 and 2007/08. Despite high corn prices, record world corn trade is forecast for 2006/07. Download ERS-USDA Feed Outlook of 2/13/07 [PDF] Visit the interactive Feed Grains Database on the ERS website. More USDA Reports: Daily National Grain Market Summary (TXT) Soybean Crush Report (Thu) (TXT) Weekly National Grain Market Review (Fri) (TXT) Monthly Feedstuffs Prices (TXT) Soybean Crush Report (TXT) These and more reports at USDA AMS Livestock and Grain Market News Portal
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HEADS UP
Organic cod conditions described as ‘horrifying’ Horrifying conditions on supposedly organic cod fish farms have been condemned by a government adviser. The expensive farmed cod, which costs double the price of fish from the sea, is being sold on the basis that it is ethical and good for the future of the species. more ...
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ON THE FEEDLINK BLOGSPOT
Latest stories from our affiliated publications, covering more general feed and grain issues at:  feedlink.blogspot.com Provimi reports Annual sales increase of 15% in 2006 The Provimi Group (listed on Euronext in Paris), one of the world leaders in the animal nutrition business, today announced its turnover for the full year 2006. more ... CFIA Advises Not to Use Chemically-Treated Wood Near Livestock Feed and Animals The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising livestock producers across Canada not to use chemically-treated wood structures near livestock feed or food-producing animals because they can transfer potentially harmful levels of chemicals into animal products, such as meat, milk and eggs. more ... US moves towards ban on subtheraputic use of antibiotics in animal feed The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act" was introduced in the Senate today by Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Edward M. Kennedy (D- MA) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday night by Rules Committee Chairwoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY), the only microbiologist in Congress. more ...
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SUPPLIERS' NEWS
Alltech End-of-Year Results Show 20% Growth Natural ingredient company one of the fastest growing companies in the animal feed industry more...
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PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS
Shrimp Culture: Economics, Market, and Trade Edited by PingSun Leung (University of Hawaii) and Carole Engle (University of Arkansas) Shrimp Culture: Economics, Market, and Trade brings together recent findings of researchers from around the world working in various aspects of the economics of shrimp farming. This volume covers all major aspects of the economics, trade, and markets for shrimp worldwide, with chapters written by experts from major consuming countries Blackwell Publishing. Details  Contents Basic Atlas of Normal and Abnormal Blood Cells in Farmed Tilapias / Atlas Básico de las Células Sanguíneas Normales y Anormales en Tilapias Cultivadas Patterson Peddie Consulting Ltd has produced a series of CD-ROM atlases to aid fish biologists/veterinarians and students in the morphological identification of blood cells.  The second booklet in the series is bilingual (English & Spanish) and is entitled "Basic Atlas of Normal and Abnormal Blood Cells in Farmed Tilapias / Atlas Básico de las Células Sanguíneas Normales y Anormales en Tilapias Cultivadas."   It is written by Professor David Conroy and Gina Conroy of Pharma-Fish S.R.L. (ISBN: 978-0-9553926-2-7) and contains 61 colour photographs.  Then first CD-ROM booklet in the series (Basic Atlas of Altantic Salmon Blood Cells) was received with much success.  For example, Prof. Manuel Fukushima, Emeritus Professor, Fisheries Department of the National University of Trujillo has written: "this is a magnificent aid required in productive Atlantic salmon farming activities, and serves to help interpret many phenomena which occur in practice. It has very clear photographs, which we might only be able to obtain with great difficulty in fieldwork." The retail price of the CD-ROM is 20 GBP (excluding P&P and VAT).  For more information and an order form, please contact the publisher via e-mail at: info@pattersonpeddie.com. Australian Prawn Farming Manual  The Manual draws together a range of research, both in Australia, Indonesia and Thailand, on shrimp health management. It is an easy to read guide for running a low disease risk shrimp farm in Australia. Using the combined knowledge of Australia's leading scientists, shrimp farmers, extensionists and shrimp health specialists, this manual captures what is known about the diseases that threaten the Australian shrimp farming industry and how the of disease outbreak can be minimized. Download (PDF) from ACIAR website More Reports in the RESOURCES Section here
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MEETINGS & COURSES
Upcoming courses, conferences and trade shows February 15-17, 2007 - Cebu City, Philippines FAO/NACA Information Requirements for Maintaining Aquatic Animal Biosecurity The objective of the workshop is to increase awareness and build capacity on general principles of biosecurity and to deliberate on key information required for maintaining aquatic animal biosecurity focusing on aspects of risk analysis; diagnostics, health certification and quarantine; and epidemiological surveillance and reporting. Details. February 25 - 26, 2007 5th Practical Short Course: Aquaculture Feed Extrusion, Nutrition, & Feed Formulation - San Antonio, Texas, USA This Short Course by Membrane World will be held prior to Aquaculture 2007 For more information contact Dr. Sefa Koseoglul: sefa@koseoglu.com  or Dr. Ignace Debruyne: aquafeed@scarlet.be  website February 26, 2007 AFIA Aquaculture Committee Meeting – San Antonio, Texas, USA. The American Feed Industry Association Aquaculture Committee Meeting will take place during Aquaculture America 2007, San Antonio Texas, on Monday February 26. AFIA members interested in joining this committee or who would like more information, should contact AFIA representative Richard Sellers: rsellers@afia.org or Committee Chairman, David Brock: dbrock@rangen.com .   March 14-15, 2007 - Gardermoen, Norway Freshwater fish on the go Increasingly more people want to start farming freshwater fish such as charr and perch. Marketing and production are amongst the topics at a special conference on freshwater aquaculture by The Norwegian Freshwater Fish Association, the Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research, the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and Fiskeriforskning. Details  (in Norwegian only). March 17, 2007 Aquaculture Fish Necropsy and Inspection Techniques Short Course - Ohio, USA This one-day short course will teach veterinarians proper techniques of fish necropsy, tissue samples collection and preparation for diagnostic testing, to meet new USDAAPHIS regulations for the interstate transportation of fish species. Details Mark your calendar Diary dates in February Diary dates in March Diary dates in April    Find more Aquaculture and Feed meetings in the Aquafeed Diary of Events Send your meeting details for inclusion in the Calendar to editor@aquafeed.com
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JOBS
New on the Aquafeed Job Board The Aquafeed.com Job Center is another free service available to job seekers and employers involved in aquaculture feed or related industries/disciplines. Find jobs, fill positions. Use the Aquafeed.com Job Center It’s FREE and gets results!   Shrimp Farm Technician Hilsa Aqua is seeking an experienced shrimp farm production technician for its Iran operations. Details Researchers – Norway AKVAFORSK is seeking researchers in the fields of nutrition, production optimization and product quality/processing. Candidates in our other core areas of expertise are also encouraged to apply. Details International Sales Specialist - Gardners, PA, USA Zeigler Brothers Inc., a manufacturer of aquaculture feeds, is seeking an International Sales Specialist with emphasis in Latin America Details Find more jobs in the Aquafeed.com Job Center   Recent job postings on Aquanic: Aquaculture Network Information Center (Aquanic) website Farm Manager - 2/14/2007 Aquaculture Scientist - 2/13/2007 Fish Technician - 2/13/2007 Fish Technician-Tag Pen Outreach - 2/13/2007 Research Scientist - 2/13/2007 Wildlife/Fish Technician I - 2/13/2007 Civil Engineer for Aquaculture - 2/12/2007 Fish Gear Technologist - 2/12/2007 Policy/Institution Specialist Freshwater Fisheries and Aquaculture - 2/12/2007 Socio-economist/Gender specialist in Fisheries - 2/12/2007 TECHNICIAN POSITIONS - 2/12/2007 Hatchery Manager - 2/11/2007 Shrimp Farm Technician - 2/11/2007 Laboratory Technical Specialist - 2/9/2007 Summer Internships - 2/9/2007 ACCSP Fisheries Biological Data Coordinator - 2/8/2007 Postdoctoral research fellow - 2/8/2007 Finfish Hatchery Manager - 2/7/2007 Laboratory Technical Specialist - Molecular diagnostics, microbiology, histology - 2/7/2007 Agri Program Assistant I/II - 2/6/2007 Aquatics Specialist II - 2/6/2007 Graduate Fellowship in Shellfish Ecology - 2/6/2007 Hatchery Manager - 2/6/2007 Offshore Aquaculture Farm Site Manager - 2/6/2007 Summer Internship - 2/6/2007 Fish biologist intern - 2/5/2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLASSIFIEDS: FOR SALE, WANTED Please use this blog to interact with your peers in the industry. FOR SALE, WANTED and other classifieds posted free of charge. We have disabled the FORUMS section on Aquafeed.com because of mass abuse. We hope this provides a better solution. View postings or post your announcements here
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SPANISH NEWSLETTER
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