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From Nanotechnology brings in a way to Poultry Health and Hygiene

Red-mite are a menace to poultry farmers the world over. These insidious insects are difficult to see, hunt at night and target roosting hens, feeding on their blood. Red Mite change colour from brown to red following a full meal. They leave chickens irritable, aggressive, reduce their productivity ( can prevent laying) and cause anaemia throughout flocks.
Poultry farmers try all sorts of solutions to reduce infestation, from power-washing and aggressive chemical sprays (some try annual diesel washes to sheds) to even using flame-throwers! The insects breed rapidly (7 day cycle), are active in the warm summer months and can be very distressing to flocks and financially challenging to businesses.
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— Shiva Balivada, Co-Founder , NanoLandGlobal

From Nanotech Commercialization Conference Will Be Held in North Carolina in April

The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA), North Carolina Department of Commerce, and Center of Innovation for Nanobiotechnology (COIN) will co-host the Nanotech Commercialization Conference on April 4-5, 2012, in Research Triangle, North Carolina. Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

From Global Nanotechnology Center Opens in the NC Triad.

So, in December, 2011 a dream formed in 2004 and a concept first promoted in 2006 became reality with the opening of the $64 million Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in Greensboro, NC. Read the Whole Article

— Dixon Johnston, EVP, Piedmont Triad North Carolina

From EPA Publishes Proposed SNURs for CNTs and Fullerenes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published on December 28, 2011, proposed significant new use rules (SNUR) for 17 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMN). 76 Fed. Reg. 81447. Of particular interest, seven of the PMN substances' reported chemical names include the term "carbon nanotube" (CNT) or "CNT" and seven of the PMN substances include the term "fullerene." Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

From Coalition Sues FDA Over Alleged Risks from Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials

On December 21, 2011, a coalition of nonprofit consumer safety and environmental groups sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

From Asian Nanotech Leaders Gathered at the 8th Asia Nano Forum Summit to Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Sustainable Development

The 8th Asia Nano Forum Summit was held during Oct.8-9th, 2011 in Tehran (Iran) brought together 40 invited participants from 10 Asia member economies and 4 observing economies (Russia, Sri Lanka, UK and France). In addition to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) where Dr Teruo Kishi (former NIMS President) has been elected as the new ANF President, the event highlighted the latest nanotech developments in member economies and working groups annual activities summary as well as proposals of strengthening regional co-operations. Read the Whole Article

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From EP Passes Resolution Calling for Legislation to Protect Workers from Nanomaterials

The European Parliament (EP) passed a resolution on December 15, 2011, stating that nanomaterials must be covered by current European Union (EU) health and safety rules, based on a mid-term review of the EU's 2007-2012 health and safety at work strategy. Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.