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We sure did. But not to fear, the weekly edition of Monday Mycotoxin Reports has returned to our YouTube channel. This season’s first edition tackles crop planting progress, emergence and, of course, an overview of the potential for mycotoxin issues, especially deoxynivalenol (DON). [ More ... ]  Courtesy of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Producers of designer drugs in New Zealand may soon be able to legally sell their wares – if they can prove they have a “low risk of harm”. The law, which was recommended for passage last week, would affect drugs often referred to as “legal highs”, because they often are marked as incense or plant food, and includes synthetic cannabis (e.g., spice or K2) and bath salts, The New Scientist reports. If approved, New Zealand would be the first country with such a law. The law would restrict the sale of drugs that don’t meet safety requirements while also prohibiting the sale of unregulated psychoactive substances until they’ve been approved. [ More ... ]
Food safety House advances funding bill that bans horse slaughter, gives FDA a small boost – Food Safety News The bill bumped up the budget for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and banned funding for horse slaughter inspection, which essentially bans horse slaughter. Senate approves Farm Bill without major food safety amendments – Food Safety News For now, catfish inspections stay. Food safety gets trendy: Highlights from the annual trend report – Foodsafety.gov Campylobacter and Vibrio rose in 2012 but rates for other pathogens stayed about level. Read more from Neogen blog here. [ More ... ]
Well, if you’re a fan of certain pears, apples, cherries and almonds (I know, I know, not a fruit), you’re in luck. Researchers at Washington State University have sequenced the genomes of four members of the Rosaceae family – the double haploid Comice pears, the double haploid Golden Delicious apple, Stella sweet cherries and the almond. [ More ... ]
In 2012, there were 8,797 RASFF notifications – a 3.9 percent decrease from 2011. Of those notifications, 40 percent (or 3,516) were original notifications and 60 percent (or 5,281) were follow-ups. This represents a 7.8 percent decrease in original notifications and a 1.2 percent decrease in follow-ups in 2012 as compared to 2011. These notifications allow for the fast exchange of information between member countries and organizations when risks are found in food or feed, according to a statement on the RASFF annual report by the European Commission. [ More ... ]
Check out some of their latest appearances. Igenity on The American Rancher (RFD-TV) Neogen’s Igenity beef genomics subsidiary was featured on a recent episode of The American Rancher, which is set to re-air at noon on Sunday. (Check out some info on Igenity and an interview with Igenity’s Dr. Stewart Bauck, director of beef genomics here.) [ More ... ] Welcome to Tox Tuesdays, our biweekly series that highlights an ongoing issue related to toxicology, from drugs of concern to the latest discoveries. For more information on Neogen’s toxicology division, please click here.
In recent years, zopiclone has become one of the most preferred ways to treat short-term sleep disorders. When used properly, the levels of zopiclone that remain in the bloodstream typically are minimal after eight hours of sleep1. However, these drugs can be abused and with severe consequences for the person taking the drug and others, especially if that person gets behind the wheel of a car. [ More ... ]
The U.S. and Canada have been sparring over the rule, which also have been the subject of a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling, since last summer. The latest rule published by the USDA on May 23 (the same day as the WTO Appellate Body deadline to comply with its ruling) changes how “muscle cut” commodities are labeled. The rule now requires the origin designation to include information not only on where the meat came from (currently often listed as “Product of the U.S.”), but specifically where each step occurred such as where the animal was born, where it was raised and where it was slaughtered. Additionally, the rule also would not allow muscle cuts of different origins to be commingled, according to the USDA. Friday, Canada released a list of 37 commodities that could face tariffs, including live cattle and swine, cattle and swine meat, cheese, apples, cherries, corn, maple syrup, chocolate, ethyl alcohol and frozen orange juice. [ More ... ]  Stephen Snyder Neogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NEOG) announced today that Lon Bohannon, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, has announced his intent to retire effective August 31, 2013. Bohannon has been employed by Neogen for 27 years and has served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer since 2000. “Lon has been a great asset to Neogen as we worked together from a handful of employees to an experienced management team with over 800 employees,” said James Herbert, Neogen’s Chairman and CEO. “Lon indicated his desire to retire a number of months ago, which made it possible for he and I to work closely in the selection of his replacement.” Neogen also announced the naming of Stephen Snyder as President and Chief Operating Officer Elect to replace Bohannon. [ More ... ]
National Dairy Month Moo-ve along May – June is National Dairy Month – Neogen Blog Check out some cool dairy facts and our infographic. Cheese may prevent cavities – Science Daily Another reason cheese is awesome – it affects the pH of dental plaque in a person’s mouth, helping prevent cavities. Petersen Dairy Farm lands national honor – Appleton Post Crescent Land preservation, odor minimization and a strong composting effort landed a Wisconsin dairy farm a national sustainability award. [ More ... ] |
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