Past Articles 2006
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December 2006

View from Washington: Taking Back the Hill

Newsline: EPA Revises Air Quality Standards

Optimism Reigns at NRA 73rd Annual Convention

Research Remains Top Priority

Agroterrorism: Does It Impact Rendering?

Deadstock...the Novel

From the Association: Challenges, Opportunities, Change


Biodiesel Bulletin: Biodiesel Industry Put on Quality Notice; Study Shows No Increase in NOx

Tech Topics: Influenza

OSHA Issues AI Guidance Update

International Report: PFI in the PRC

Dog Food Production is Booming in China

Registering Pet Food and Animal Feed Products in China

Beijing Issues One Dog Per Family Rule

USDA Allocates Overseas Funding

Labor and the Law: Employee Refusal to Work in Imminent Danger

People, Places, &..


October 2006

View from Washington: Horse Slaughter Issue Hushed, But Numbers Talk

Newsline: Deadstock Disposal Hit Hard in the West

Hydrogen Sulfide: Take It Seriously (pdf)

Veterinarian Shortage Projected

Achieving a Balanced Fire Protection Plan

From the Association: All's Quiet Except Uncertainty

New Book is Truly Essential

Biodiesel Bulletin: Renderer Enters Biodiesel Arena; Millions in Federal grants Awarded

Tech Topics: Bioavailability of Lysine in Various Blood Meals (pdf)

International Report: Animal Proteins Popular in Latin America; Canada Marks Eighth BSE Case

Deadline Extended on Harvard BSE Risk Assessment

Labor and the Law: Employers Need to Know Immigration Laws

People, Places, &..


August 2006

View from Washington: BSE, BSE, and More BSE

Newsline: Glycerin and Feather Meal - A Match Made in Minnesota (pdf)

Rendered Protein Meals: A valuable protein source for shrimp feeds (pdf)


Animal Proteins Good Source of Digestible Phosphorus for Fish (pdf)

No Lack of Subject Matter at NRA Central Region Convention

APPI Testing, Education, and Public Health

Harvard Risk Assessment Update Released

From the Association: Setting a Place at the Disposal Policy Table

BSE Surveillance Program to Scale Back

Biodiesel Bulletin: California City Gets Ambitious; Australia Continues to Bank on Tallow

OIE Revises BSE Risk Categories

Tech Topics: Potential Problems for Rendered Pet Food Ingredients as New Nutrient Guide Incomplete

International Report: Canada Bans SRMs in Feed, Discovers More BSE

Labor and the Law: Avoiding Employer Liability for Retaliation Against Employees

People, Places, &..


June 2006

View from Washington: Not a Time for Going Backwards

Newsline: BSE Prevalence in States is "Extraordinarily" Low; Canada Confirms Fifth Case

Numbers Tell the Story: Additional feed ban would be costly to livestock industry (pdf)

Dead Animal Disposal Rules Needed

Business Matters: Industry groups spring into action.

A New Apporach to Wastewater Treatment (pdf)

From the Association: Taking a Message to Capitol Hill


Biodiesel Bulletin: Washington Mandates Biodiesel Inclusion; Australian Market Taps into Animal Fats

Tech Topics: Biotechnology - Feather Meal and Keratinases

Getting Down on the Floor: Lubricating Oil Analysis - Understanding Your Equipment from Four Ounces of Oil (Part 2 of 2)

Labor and the Law: Avian Influenza is Not Just for the Birds

People, Places, &..

High Marks for Feed Rule Compliance


April 2006

View from Washington: The Ongoing Politics of BSE

Newsline: United States Finds Third BSE Case

Market Report 2005: A Down Year but an Optimistic Future (pdf)

Going Forward at PCRA 74th Annual Convention

From the Association: Rendering's Future May Be in Energy


Biodiesel Conference all about Quality, Quality, Quality...and Willie

Biodiesel Bulletin: American Biofuels Devastated by Fire; Government to Dole Out Grants, Loans

Tech Topics: Dawning of a New Research Era

International Report: Developing Opportunities in Mexico

Getting Down on the Floor: Lubricating Oil Analysis - Understanding Your Equipment from Four Ounces of Oil (Part 1 of 2)

Canada Completes BSE Investigation

Labor and the Law: Avoiding Liability for Negligent Hiring of Independent Contractors

People, Places, &..


February 2006

View from Washington: Renewable Fuels Get the Nod, But...

EPA to Amend Oil Spill Rule

Newsline: One Renderer Folds 'Em, While Another Ups the Ante

Rendered Fats and Oils as a Biodiesel Feedstock: The Opportunities and Challenges (pdf)

Industry Makes its Case for Needless Regulation

Animal Fats Perform Well in Biodiesel (pdf)

Biodiesel Bulletin: Canadian Renderer Goes Commercial; Wastewater Plant to Use Inedible Grease for Energy

From the Association: Waiting Begins While New Beginnings Take Shape

Excellent Compliance with Feed Rule Continues

Tech Topics: Evaporator System Basics (pdf)

Getting Down on the Floor: Purchasing to Increase Plant Reliability, Decrease Overall Costs, and Drive Your Vendors Crazy! (Part 2 of 2)

Labor and the Law: Potential Liability for Wages - Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment

People, Places, &..

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