EuroTier 2010 Inspires Strong Demand From Exhibitors
GERMANY - DLG expects some 1,700 exhibitors from all over the globe – already more than 150 first-time exhibitors – in Hanover from 16 to 19 November 2010 for EuroTier 2010.

EuroTier 2010: Top Event for Animal Farmers
GERMANY - EuroTier 2010 will take place in Hanover from 16 to 19 November 2010. The deadline for stand bookings is 1 February 2010.

State Aid for German Farmers Hit by Recession
GERMANY - The European Commission has temporarily authorised Germany to grant up to €15,000 to farmers.

More German Pork, Poultry Meat; Less Beef
GERMANY - In the third quarter of 2009, 1.9 million tonnes of meat were commercially produced in Germany, which is 1.8 per cent more than in the same period of 2008. The data have been translated for TheCattleSite by Jackie Linden.

Deltamethrin Proves Effective Against Midges in Rainy Weather
GERMANY - A new study shows that the veterinary antiparasitic product BUTOX® 7.5 pour on (deltamethrin) protects cattle during wet conditions against biting midges (Culicoides). These insects are responsible for the transmission of the bluetongue vir...

Study on Efficacy of BUTOX Insecticide
GERMANY - A study conducted at the Department of Parasitology of the Heinrich-Heine University in Düsseldorf (Germany) has shown that the veterinary antiparasitic product BUTOX 7.5 pour on (deltamethrin) also protects cattle and sheep during wet conditions...

ANUGA REPORT - Brazil Companies Set to Grow
GERMANY - Further consolidation and more international company takeovers can be expected from the leading Brazilian meat processors, across the beef, pork and poultry sectors, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

ANUGA REPORT - Scotch Products Given a Boost
GERMANY - Scotland's preferred geographical status for products such as beef and lamb gives it a competitive advantage in the market.

Germany Introduces 'Without Gene Technology' Label
GERMANY - The German Minister for Agriculture, Ilse Aigner (CDU), has presented a standardised logo for food products ‘without gene technology’.

Bayer in Talks to Buy Animal Drugs Business-paper
GERMANY - Bayer is in advanced takeover talks to expand its animal health unit and is likely to benefit from the ongoing overhaul of the U.S. healthcare sector, a German newspaper said.

Parliament Says Biotech Corn Does not Alter Cows
GERMANY - A 25-month feeding project of the Munich University (TUM) in cooperation with the Bavarian Agricultural Research Center (LfL – Landesforschungsanstalt fuer Landwirtschaft) has revealed that the feeding of biotech corn does not alter cows or...

Grain Prices to Rise as Production Falls
GERMANY - Experts at the DLG Winter Seminar said they expect price increases in second half of 2009 with wheat in the Paris exchange rising to €200 per tonne. Recommendations include forward selling when prices high.

Worldwide Demand for British Livestock
GERMANY - British livestock exhibitors at the Eurotier international agricultural show in Hanover last week took enquiries for cattle and sheep genetics from more than 20 countries around the globe.

EUROTIER REPORT: Record Number of Visitors
GERMANY - EuroTier has impressively demonstrated its strong pulling power for animal farmers and experts from all over the world.

EUROTIER REPORT - Managing On-Farm Health
GERMANY - The modern farm vet is called upon not just to diagnose and treat individual animals, but increasingly to assume the tasks of a "health manager" on the farm, whose job lies in conserving and improving the health status by caring for stocks and...

EUROTIER REPORT: Meeting Agricultural Challenges
GERMANY: EuroTier, the world's largest animal husbandry exhibition opening in Hanover, Germany this week with around 1,800 exhibitors and the expectation of more than 130,000 visitors.

EUROTIER REPORT: CID LINES Launches Bioprotexion
GERMANY: Hygiene solutions company CID LINES launched a new programme for food safety on farm in the Bioprotexion Box at EuroTier.

Russia and Ukraine's Co-operative Venture
GERMANY - The organisers of EuroTier 2008 have set up an Eastern European Conference to focus on Russia and Ukraine's Co-operative Venture in Animal Production.

EuroTier: From Hoof Health to Cow Comfort
GERMANY - This year’s EuroTier has the largest and most comprehensive international dairy and cattle sector ever presenting a full range of the latest in equipment, feed and feed-ing systems, milking and housing solutions, animal health and management...

Top Cattle Genetics at EuroTier 2008
HANOVER, GERMANY - This year’s EuroTier exhibition features its largest-ever sector for international dairy and beef farmers backed by a full range of equipment, building and management presentations from all over the world.