Nearly 2,000 camels have died in Saudi Arabia from a
mystery illness that first appeared two weeks ago, according to government
officials. Poisoning was a more likely cause than infectious disease.
The excessive focus on wheat self sufficiency in Iran
has created shortages in other commodity areas and raises the government’s
import bill, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Animal nutrition company Alltech has announced its continued endorsement
of young scientists from developing countries by supporting the prestigious
Prof. Tielen Fund Foundation.