Farmers to respond to Avian Influenza on their facilities. Biosecurity is a term that describes every day and emergency disease processes a farmer uses to prevent and control diseases. It is probably the single greatest weapon that we have against Avian Influenza. Unfortunately, biosecurity is not consistently applied by all farmers and all Poultry Companies. We need to look at, as far as number two is concerned, a few aspects of our current Emergency Response plan so we can respond more quickly, more rapidly to an incident. We can get into that a little bit later. Number three, provide an Insurance Program for poultry farmers who contract with Poultry Companies to raise their flocks. Dr. Clifford mentioned indemocrat any fictionindem ni indemocrat fictions that have been paved. Thats very important. They may or may not receive those indemnification. I think we should look into this seriously. Vascy nation for controlling Avian Influenza in poultry requires very serious consideration.
Catastrophic mass mortality disease outbreak could have profound implications for counties, for the state. The North Carolina poultry industry is responsible for as much as 34 billion in total Economic Activity and creates supports as many as 109,000 jobs. North carolina has a long standing commitment to agriculture and has responded to and recovered from agriculture disasters in the past drought disease and weather events but unprecedented in potential to impact our state and the entire southeast. The department and partners are committed to preparing for and responding to this disease should it arrive on the wings of migratory birds this fall. If successful will minimize impact on poultry on economy and citizens of our state. I am prepared to answer any questions you might have. Thank you very much. Mr. Chair and members of the committee, my name is bill hartman, executive director of board of Animal Health and state veterinarian in minnesota. I want to thank you for providing me wit
In europe, nothing to do with the European Union is the issue of cypress. And will undertake to work with the republican and the turkish republican warn cypress to work for a fair amicable solution on the britain basis. Look. I think were on the, potentially, on the verge of some great progress in cypress. I paid tribute to both on both sid sides. And i met them both. And Prime Minister in new york. And the turks are playing their role, the brits are playing their role, we, obviously, have a role and our basis. You know, its huge in cypress. Were willing to see some of that territory that we dont need to help move the process forward and i think its a good thing. You know, it really is, but, you know, cypress is one of few examples in the world, who are willing to, by lack that these two are trying to make a difference for peace and being willing to take a risk with the electorates behind them rather than just behave solely, you know, obeying the narrow part in politics of the group th
Aat better way to launch with 4 billion deal in the generic drugs industry. John is here with the details. We are talking about ranbaxy. Thats right. Clearly, shares were rising in that region, but sun pharma agreed to by ranbaxy at 4. 1 billion. Here,sting, the movement the Japanese Company owning a large part of ranbaxy. It is a done deal essentially . Yes. In 2008, the Company Bought ranbaxy for for for 1 billion. With u. S. Ssues authorities. It has been a problem child. Ranbaxy, for plans that didnt pass muster with the u. S. Authorities. The fda, the food and Drug Administration in the states, ranbaxy had to recall some batches of its generic cholesterollowering drugs. That is a concern clearly. It is not good for the image. , and indian company, is agreeing to by ranbaxy. Ranbaxy shares soared last week 26 . Encouraging for earnings. It will become the fifth biggest speciality generic drug company in the world. They must deal with this u. S. Issue. That is a concern. Japans thir
Ministers and senior officials from the Southern Agricultural Council (CAS) have voiced strong backing for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), highlighting its crucial technical role in advancing rural development across the Americas. The declaration, signed in Paris during the CAS's 17th Special Meeting, underscores IICA's pivotal position…