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Milk | World Antibiotic Awareness Week |Day #1
Milk On Day 1 of World Antibiotic Awareness Week we are looking at the dairy industry and their use for antibiotics. Antibiotics are used in the dairy industry routinely for pure![Honey testing]()
California bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
A recent Forbes article has stated; “California plans to ban all sales of chlorpyrifos after Feb. 6, 2020, according to an agreement between the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and![]()
High signs of Aflatoxins present in Indian Milk
Findings from a recently released National Milk Safety and Quality Survey has found that Indian milk, especially from the Kerala region of the country is found to contain high levels of![]()
UK border control seizes antibiotic consignment
It has been reported this week by the Guardian newspaper that a large consignment of Chinese antibiotic suspected to be destined for Northern Ireland where stopped at UK customs and with![]()
Why is testing for Potassium important in winemaking?
Potassium is a common compound found in plants and fruit. It serves as an activist for enzymes and mediating plant growth. In wine, it plays a bigger role as it is![]()
UK poultry sector announces 80.2% reduction in antibiotic use
The British Poultry Council’s Antibiotic Stewardship Report has announced that in the last 6 years (2012-2018) there has been a reduction of 80.2% in the total use of antibiotics in the![]()
Bovine Pathogen Array breaks new grounds with top spot at IDF WDS 2019
At this year’s IDF World Dairy Summit in Istanbul, Turkey our Bovine Pathogen Array (BPA) poster won top spot as the summits best poster, beating 100’s of other scientific posters. Our![]()
New draft guidance for antibiotic use in livestock has been released by the FDA
The FDA has published a new draft antibiotic guidance for industry (GFI) #263 this week. The guidance aims to establish a process to voluntarily bring the remaining medically important drugs under![]()
Global warming is affecting your wine!
Hotter, drier summers are causing new challenges for the current generation of European winemaker’s according to a new study released by the Journal of the European Geosciences Union. The Journal of European![]()
Why is testing for L-Malic Acid important in winemaking?
Malic Acid is one of the main acids found in the acidity of grapes. Its concentration decreases the more a grape ripens. Malic Acid provides a strong link to wines tasting
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