Egypt has faced a much stronger outbreak of avian flu this year in small village flocks, which experts attribute to a specific factor. While none have been reported in the country's commercial poultry operations, consumer reactions impact both that market and corn/soymeal consumption.
Regional Updates Middle Eastern wheat buyers are very pleased that Russia's Ag Ministry is said to be planning/proposing an end to the wheat export tariff on 1 July. This is of course only a proposal to the government, but that would seem to be the best time to terminate it as July is the start of the grain marketing year and winter wheat crops should be available. Russia is expecting a smaller crop this season, however, although local stocks are u...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
