- Kemin announced receipt of U.S. patent #7,247,299 covering Bacillus subtilis PB6, the active organism in its CloSTAT™ brand direct-fed microbial being introduced into the U.S. market. CloSTAT is a new nutricine that helps to maintain healthy gut microflora in poultry and livestock.
- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers will conduct its annual product safety seminar April 21-23, 2008, followed by its yearly product liability seminar April 24, both at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre in Dallas, Texas. The seminars are designed by and specifically for manufacturers of agricultural, construction, forestry, mining and utility equipment. A special roundtable session will focus on the research agenda of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- The U.S. pork industry achieved its 16th consecutive record-setting year of exports in 2007, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Overall, pork exports increased 3 percent in volume over 2006, surpassing 1.3 million metric tons, nearly 2.9 billion pounds. Japan remains the top destination for U.S. pork.
