More detailed information from registered producers will be gathered in private databases, such as those kept by state agencies, breed associations or commodity groups. With technology still in the infancy stage, it s ridiculous to try and implement that kind of program where the people paying the cost of it are not getting any kind of benefit. This entails not only hogs, cattle, sheep and poultry, but also more non-traditional species, such as elk, bison and horses, among others. A year...

They split the volunteers into two groups: One group was instructed to eat a diet of lean meat, poultry and fish, along with fruits and vegetables. To test their theory, the Australian researchers recruited 50 young men between the ages of 15 and 25 with mild-to-moderate acne. After 12 weeks, researchers found that the group eating more protein and whole grains experienced dramatic results, according to the researchers. The results could change the way dermatologists think about diet. They...

Supermarket operators now can't afford to dance around the issue of food safety, experts contend; instead it's time not only to brace for more food safety crises to come, but also to take more proactive steps to protect their shoppers and their bottom lines at the same time. Supermarket operators now can't afford to dance around the issue of food safety, experts contend; instead it's time not only to brace for more food safety crises to come, but also to take more proactive steps to...

GENEVA (AFP) - The UN's top official on bird flu on Wednesday praised heightened levels of transparency in Asian countries over cases of the disease, but warned that more was need to prepare for a possible pandemic. China, which was criticised for its reticence over the SARS outbreak in 2003, is also proving extremely forthcoming over cases of bird flu, and has worked hard to build up its infrastructure to ensure a reliable flow of information from across the country, Nabarro noted....

Keep a container in your freezer and collect small amounts of leftover vegetables, meat, poultry, broth and vegetable cooking liquid to add to your next pot of soup. Preparing them doesn't require any fancy cooking techniques -- just combine the required ingredients, simmer for the prescribed time and don't let them burn. They can be made from an infinite larder of ingredients, can provide a satisfying meal with only one pot to wash and rely on a flavorful liquid to bring out the best in...