BUSTED: False
The use of growth hormones and steroids to enhance growth has been banned by our industry for more than 30 years and the records we have available would indicate...
BUSTED: False
The industry in New Zealand observes strict withdrawal protocols to ensure any birds that have received antibiotics are free of the treatment by the time they are...
BUSTED: False.
This is one of those urban myths that does the rounds from time to time and has no foundation. The use of hormones to enhance growth in poultry has been banned in New...
May 6, 2011
New Zealand has a unique status as being free of the three major exotic avian diseases. Avian influenza (bird flu), Newcastle’s Disease and Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD)...
May 6, 2011
Food borne illnesses are a constant concern for our industry and all food producers. PIANZ members have recently worked with the NZFSA on a hugely successful programme to reduce the...