Posted on 13. November, 2013.

Atlantic Herring is a keystone species in several marine ecosystems, supporting intensive fisheries as well as many predators including seabirds. Biomass of this stock in eastern North America has declined considerably in recent years, potentially putting at risk populations of its predators. Although adult survival in seabirds is considered robust to moderate changes in food availability, it is also the life-history component most critical to sustaining populations of long-lived birds.

Posted on 13. November, 2013.

Should insect protein be allowed in poultry feed in the EU? At present, EU law prohibits the inclusion of protein derived from insects in animal feed, with the exception of feed intended for fish or shellfish. The EU-funded project PROteINSECT co-ordinated in the UK by FERA (The Food and Environment Research Agency) with partners in China, Africa and mainland Europe is working to change this legislation.

Posted on 12. November, 2013.

New research shows that cuckoos have striped or "barred" feathers that resemble local birds of prey, such as sparrow hawks, that may be used to frighten birds into briefly fleeing their nest in order to lay their parasitic eggs.

Posted on 12. November, 2013.

According to US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) “Quarterly Progress Reports on Salmonella and Campylobacter Testing of Selected Raw Meat and Poultry Products” released on 25 October 2013, the prevalence of Salmonella on raw young chicken carcasses is down 34% over the first quarter of 2013 and represents a decrease of over 120% during the past five years.

Posted on 15. October, 2013.

The Journal of Chemical Research is a monthly journal which has a broad international authorship and publishes research papers and reviews in all branches of experimental chemistry. Established in 1977 as a joint venture by the British, French and German chemical societies it maintains the high standards set by the founding societies.

Posted on 8. October, 2013.

Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability covers all aspects of environmental science and pollution.

Posted on 3. October, 2013.

The Journal of Chemical Research is a monthly journal which has a broad international authorship and publishes research papers and reviews in all branches of experimental chemistry. Established in 1977 as a joint venture by the British, French and German chemical societies it maintains the high standards set by the founding societies.