Hot weather has no link to salmonella in poultry farms.

The high rise in environmental temperature attributed to global warming has been linked to the spike in salmonella infection in poultry farms. The term that heat was the culprit for rise in cases took the responsibility off biosecurity breeches until a new research proved otherwise. Eggs and egg products have been associated with an increased risk of Salmonella contamination,mainly because of the preference of free range eggs by consumers has increased.Birds raised in the free range production system are exposed to weather extremes, because the free range environment is not as easily controlled as in cage .It was then assumed that hot weather had a role to play in the potential contamination of eggs at the site of free range egg production. The research conducted by the University of Adelaide shows there is no greater risk of Salmonella contamination in the production of free range eggs in Australia due to hot summer weather, compared with other seasons. Researchers at the University's School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences say that the hygiene around egg handling in the supply chain and in household and restaurant kitchens is critical to reducing food poisoning from eggs. Researchers conducted a study of four Australian commercial free range egg farms, with the results showing that the types and levels of Salmonella found in and around free range egg farms, and on the eggs themselves, is highly variable, often dependent on the specific husbandry and management practices employed by each farm.

Monkey consumption ‘a threat’ to mankind

Monkey consumption ‘a threat’ to mankind: The consumption of monkey meat could be threatening our existence, primatologist Cleve Hicks has warned.

Ostrich meat processor embraces new technology

Ostrich meat processor embraces new technology: One of the world’s largest ostrich meat processors, Klein Karoo, says a decision to launch industry-leading technology across its operations has brought “huge benefits” by simplifying traceability.

New Malaria Vaccine Shows Efficacy, Safety in Humans.

A new malaria vaccine has shown efficacy in humans, the next-generation vaccine uses a weakened form of a malaria parasite according to a new study published in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers of the vaccine called GAP3KO might have achieved a milestone in malaria vaccine development. The study, as reported in medicalnewstoday.com reveals that GAP3KO stimulated an effective immune response against the deadly malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, without causing any serious side effects. The researchers weakened P. falciparum by removing three genes that the parasite needs in order to enter the bloodstream, infect humans, and cause illness. The scientists in the study gave mice a rodent version of GAP3KO. They found that it protected against malaria infection when the mice were later exposed to an unmodified version of P. falciparum.continue

Researchers implant the first 3D-printed blood vessels into monkeys.

Scientists at Sichuan Revotek and the Regenerative Medicine Research Center of West China Hospital at Sichuan University have successfully embedded 3D-printed blood vessels into simian test subjects. The vessels, which are made of stem cell-based organic material, were a major breakthrough in vascular regeneration. the system uses “stem cell bioink, which was prepared from the autologous adipose mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) of the monkeys.” Essentially the material came from the monkeys themselves and were not subject to organ rejection. The process involves creating a 3D-printed scaffold of biological material that grafts to natural blood vessels and are virtually indistinguishable from the monkey’s natural organs. This means that real, usable organs and be printed and implanted in a few hours with minimum invasiveness.continue

Agribusiness on Olx.

The world is indeed a global market,where you can close a deal from anywhere in the world with innovative technology. Marketing was a difficult aspect of enterprise,basically because reaching out was cumbersome and expensive,but today with online marketing,banking and advertisement you can sell,buy transfer,trade from the comfort of your room to the world. The future of commerce is mobile technology,connecting various platforms to transact your business and make money.These platforms usually have a store,where you can advertise your stuff,add a link to your site or social media and in a jiffy customers throng your site and buy your products. In the world of reality TV,its ironic that business has gone virtual with virtual offices,virtual assistants and wait for it; virtual shopping.This concept is fast gaining recognition with big players from different work spaces taking a piece of the pie. Agribusiness has jumped on the train with farmers connecting other farmers,traders and customers in a virtual market to sell farm produce.The story of Mr Bett is amazing,he used the power of the internet to sell his cattle on Olx. He decided to sell his cattle on Olx,and he was surprised at response of people to advert as he sold out fast and with profit .Mr Bett had marketing challenge because of brokers that usually demand high percentages which affects the profit margin but with Olx the brokers are not involved in the transaction. Smart agribusiness will mean innovative methods of production,packaging,distribution ,marketing and sales. The Olx manager has this to say

Reading to lead.

This is rather strange,"reading to lead" or just the way life works? i guess im going with the 2nd option. Reading broadens your horizon,more like it enlarges your coast. Leaders are reader,they feed off different stuff, spiritual, science,fiction,sensual,technology,futurism,health and politics,yes a leader is a pot-potpourri of sort. The leader's perception of stuff is so different,a kind of the ink blob stuff viewing life,situations differently and harnessing the wisdom therein. Vision 2017, get all the help you need from leaders,go places with them,feel their rhythm and just go with the flow. Reading is a great way to tune-in to leaders and glean from them and in this internet era,you have access to these great leaders through their books,E-books,tapes,blogs and social media so as you aspire connect and reach out success is sure. Success made easy using books,just "copy and paste" meaning read books,do whats in it and apply. WELCOME TO THE BOOK-CLUB.!!!