Великобритания
- WHO pessimism over the omicron. Actual about the pandemic on December 15WHO warns of an increase in the number of deaths and hospitalizations due to "omicron", the first case of death from the omicron strain, vaccination of children will not be mandatory. The most relevant about the COVID pandemic is in the RBC review December 15, 11:40 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +28363 (per day) 1......
- US Ambassador to the UN says Washington is ready to lift sanctions on TehranLinda Thomas-Greenfield The US is ready to lift sanctions on Iran if it does the same. This was stated by US Permanent Representative to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a meeting of the UN Security Council. “President [US Joe] Biden has made it clear that he is ready to return to US compliance if Iran does the same. We are fully prepared to lift sanctions that are inconsistent with our obligatio...
- "Omicron" instead of "delta". Actual about the pandemic on December 13The draft law on QR codes was withdrawn from consideration by the State Duma, the Omicron strain is replacing the Delta strain, a new strain has been recorded in 63 countries. The most relevant about the COVID pandemic is in the RBC review December 13, 12:00 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +29558 (per day) 1......
- G7 releases statement on cost of Russian attack on UkraineThe Foreign Ministers of the G7 countries held a meeting in Liverpool. The ministers warned Moscow of the serious consequences of invading Ukraine. They called on Russia to de-escalate The G7 countries (Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, USA , France and Japan) issued a statement following the meeting of foreign ministers in Liverpool. It emphasizes that Russia's "military aggression" against ...
- Less than 30 thousand new infections. Actual about the pandemic on December 12The infection rate in Russia has dropped below 30 thousand, checking the effectiveness of Sputnik V on Omicron. The most relevant about the COVID pandemic is in the RBC review December 12, 11:30 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +29929 (per day) 10 million Infected 0 +1132 (per day) 289.5 thousand Died +2862 (per day) 1, 9 million Infected ......
- In Tyumen, seven babies were in intensive care with coronavirusThey are in the perinatal center Coronavirus is dangerous for minors with further complications In Tyumen, seven babies are in intensive care at the perinatal center, all of them have been diagnosed with coronavirus. This was reported in the information center of the government of the Tyumen region. “Eight minors are in intensive care in a serious condition. Seven of them are newborns, they are be...
- What will the laws on QR codes lead to. Actual about the pandemic on December 9In Russia, the validity period of PCR tests has been reduced, the fate of the laws on QR codes has not yet been decided, the Center. Gamaleya will start testing a new vaccine, Poland is strengthening quarantine measures. The most relevant about the COVID pandemic is in the RBC review December 9, 11:45 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +3......
- Italy culled 4 million birds due to bird fluFour million birds on Italian commercial farms have been culled in the past few days due to multiple bird flu outbreaks reported in the country. Official sources from the Venice Animal Prevention Institute have confirmed that many of the culled birds are broilers on large commercial farms hit by bird flu last week. Recently, many other European countries such as France, the UK, the Netherlands, Sw...
- Tajikistan, Poland and Turkey started buying Novosibirsk grain in 2021For 11 months of 2021, the volume of direct export deliveries of grain and products of its processing from the Novosibirsk Region amounted to 590 thousand tons, a quarter more than a year earlier, and the number of grain importing countries increased to 20. In 2021, Tajikistan, Poland and Turkey began to buy lentils, flax and wheat from our region, respectively. In turn, the UK, Turkmenistan and L...
- Johnson announced the transition to a "plan B" due to the spread of "omicron"In the UK, due to the spread of the omicron strain of coronavirus, it will be mandatory to wear masks in most public places from December 10. This was announced by the government of the kingdom. The rule will apply in places such as theaters, cinemas and religious buildings. “There will be exceptions in places where wearing it (a mask.) is inappropriate, such as when you eat, drink or play sports....
- Vaccine persuasion, not coercion. Actual about the pandemic on December 8,Putin spoke about the way of persuasion in matters of vaccination, more than a third of Russian doctors opposed bills on QR codes, USAtightened entry rules. The most relevant about the COVID pandemic is in the RBC review December 8, 12:00 Moscow time 1.9 million Infected 0 +90 (per day) 34.9 thousand Died +684527 (per day) 267.2 million Infected ......
- Vaccine persuasion, not coercion. Actual about the pandemic on December 7,Putin spoke about the way of persuasion in matters of vaccination, more than a third of Russian doctors opposed bills on QR codes, USAtightened entry rules. The most relevant about the COVID pandemic is in the RBC review December 7, 11:40 Moscow time 1.9 million Infected 0 +94 (per day) 34.8 thousand Died +636......
- The US will let British lamb into its market in early 2022The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given permission to export to the United States for British lamb in the new year after two decades of restrictions. On December 4, FarmingUK writes about this. The USDA has confirmed that it has amended a rule that currently bans imports of mutton from the UK into the US. The amended Small Ruminant Rule will come into effect on January 3, 2......
- Vaccine persuasion, not coercion. Actual about the pandemic on December 6,Putin spoke about the way of persuasion in matters of vaccination, more than a third of Russian doctors opposed bills on QR codes, USAtightened entry rules. The most relevant about the COVID pandemic is in the RBC review December 6, 11:45 Moscow time 1.9 million Infected 0 +91 (per day) 34.8 thousand Died +457774 (per day) 265.9 million Infected ......
- UK tightens entry rules due to COVIDFrom 04:00 on December 7, anyone over the age of 12 entering the UK will be required to submit a negative PCR or LFD test, the British government has said. Tests must be done before leaving for the UK. A day earlier, from December 6, Nigeria will be added to the "red list" of countries for travel. That is, anyone who has been in Nigeria in the last ten days will be banned from entering. The ban do...
- Collective immunity in Sevastopol. Actual about the pandemic on December 4Putin instructed to develop a plan to prevent the spread of "omicron", which region of Russia became the leader in herd immunity, in Berlin they banned dancing in nightclubs. Relevant about the pandemic - in the RBC review December 4, 12:00 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +32974 (per day) 9.8 million Infected ......
- Lukashenko announced unprecedented pressure on the Belarusian economy Alexander LukashenkoThe Belarusian economy has been subjected to an unprecedented scale and depth of pressure from outside. This was stated by the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, BelTA informs. “Our economy is under unprecedented scale and depth of pressure from outside. Aggressive rhetoric persists. This means that a thorough analysis of the measures we are taking should be carried out,” Lukashenka said. ...
- Tickets without QR codes. Actual about the pandemic on December 3QR codes will require when registering for flights how much a person who has recovered from COVID-19 can be contagious, in Germany, unvaccinated people have limited contact with people. Relevant about the pandemic - in the RBC review December 2, 11:30 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +33389 (per day) 9.7 million Infected ......
- The United States imposed sanctions against the son of Lukashenka and the state debt of Belarus The United States imposed new sanctionsagainst Belarus, followed by a new package of restrictions adopted by the European Union and the United Kingdom. The reason was the migration crisis on the Belarusian-Polish border Dmitry Lukashenko The United States has imposed new sanctions against Belarus, according to the US Treasury website. The restrictions affected 2......
- The rules of the medical tap in Moscow have changed. Actual about the pandemic on December 2How to get a medical exemption from vaccination in the capital from today, what doctors think about the likelihood of an early victory over COVID, China announced a “universal” antibody. Relevant about the pandemic - in the RBC review December 2, 11:30 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +33389 (per day) 9.7 million Infected ......
- PCR tests will be limited in time. Actual about the pandemic on December 1The validity of PCR tests will be reduced, quarantine for those arriving from countries with the omicron strain, “green passports” in Georgia. Relevant about the pandemic - in the RBC review December 1, 11:40 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +32837 (per day) 9.7 million Infected 0 +1226 (per day) 276.4 thousand Died +2757 (per day) 1, 9 million Infected ......
- Kazakhstan will restrict the entry of foreigners from a number of countries due to the omicron strainFrom December 3, Kazakhstan will tighten the rules for entering the country for citizens of 10 African countries and Hong Kong amid the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus. This was announced by First Deputy Minister of Health Marat Shoranov, Tengrinews reports. “Given the emergence of a new variant of the strain of coronavirus infection “omicron”, in order to prevent its importation into the...
- Adaptation of preparations to a new strain. Current about the pandemic on November 30Vaccine manufacturers have begun adapting their products to the omicron strain of coronavirus, Austria is preparing fines for those who refuse to be vaccinated, and Japan is blocking entry for foreigners. Relevant about the pandemic - in the RBC review November 29, 11:40 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +3386......
- WHO warns of global risk from omicron strain of coronavirusA new strain of coronavirus, omicron, could change the entire course of the pandemic, WHO warns. Until it's completely clear A new strain of coronavirus "omicron" could have a serious impact on the development of the pandemic, according to a report (pdf *) by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the document, "the overall risk associated with the new variant of the omicron coronavirus...
- The WHO has declared the Omicron strain a threat. Actual about the pandemic on November 27WHO sounds the alarm in connection with the spread of a new strain of coronavirus from South Africa, Russia will restrict entry from nine countries, the number of people infected with COVID-19in the country for the day again began to decline. Relevant about the pandemic - in the RBC review November 27, 12:......
- Biden named a way to stop the COVID pandemicAccording to the American president, only global vaccination will help stop the pandemic. Biden urged to lift restrictions on vaccines in connection with the emergence of a new strain US President Joe Biden announced the need to abandon intellectual property for vaccines in connection with the emergence of a new strain in South Africa, which WHO has recognized as dangerous to the whole world. “Rep...
- EU confirms first case of South African strainThe first case of infection with the South African strain of coronavirus (B.1.1.529) was detected in Belgium. This was announced by the Minister of Health of the country, Frank Vandenbroek, in an interview with the local TV channel LN24. Reuters specifies that this is the first reported case of this variant in the EU. “One case of infection with this strain has been registered in Belgium,” the min...
- Vaccine for teenagers. Actual about the pandemic on November 25Putin was vaccinated with an unregistered nasal vaccine, a vaccine for teenagers was registered in Russia, unvaccinated students were suspended from students at Moscow State University, a lockdown in Slovakia. Relevant about coronavirus - in the RBC review November 25, 11:43 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +33796 (per day) 9.4 million Infected ......
- Revaccination of Putin. Current about the pandemic on November 23WHO predicted the death of 500 thousand Europeans from COVID this winter, Putin was revaccinated, a new wave of COVID in France was called “lightning fast”, self-destruction of the delta strain in Japan. The main thing about the pandemic is in the RBC review November 23, 11:44 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +33996 (per day) 9.4 million Infected ......
- Revaccination of Putin. Current about the pandemic on November 22WHO predicted the death of 500 thousand Europeans from COVID this winter, Putin was revaccinated, a new wave of COVID in France was called “lightning fast”, self-destruction of the delta strain in Japan. The main thing about the pandemic is in the RBC review November 22, 11:50 Moscow time Coronavirus Russia Moscow World +35681 (per day) 9.4 million Infected ......
Test for Atnibiotics in Milk
Laboratory equipment
Stationary pH meter/millivoltmeter/thermometer (pH/mV/T) Edge HI 2002-02 with pH electrode HI 11310
Isothermal containers for 10, 17 and 26 liters
Magnetic stirrer С-MAG HS7
Residual Acidity Test Strips, 100 pcs.
Sets of weights
LOIP LAB-FH-Euro flask heater- Reagent cabinet
- VISCO Viscometer
- Overhead stirrer WB2000-M
- Indicator strips "CHAS-100 mg",100 pcs
- Milk thermometer TS-4M (Russia)
- Laboratory hotplate Rommelsbacher CT 2203/TC
- Laboratory heating plate PRN-6050-2
- HM Series Rotary Homogenizers
- SuperVario-N milk centrifuge (Germany)
Packing
Additional Products
Pepsin whey pork
General purpose environment of SPC "Biocompass-S" (Uglich)
J-Bottom technology
Auxiliaries for sugar products
Petri dish 90 mm
Wafer cup and cone- Ice cream sticks (with logo)
- Ice cream sticks Standard 93
- Ice cream sticks (round)
- Ice cream sticks Standard 114
- Ice cream sticks Magnum (curly)
Microbiology
MicroFast® Coliform & E.coli Count Plate
Substrate for determining the number of staphylococci (Catalog number LR1005) MicroFast® Staphyloccocus aureus Count Plate
Coliform Count Plate (catalog number LR1002) MicroFast® Coliform Count Plate
MicroFast® Salmonella Count Plate (SAL), for the determination of Salmonella in food and environmental samples (Catalog #LR1006)
MicroFast® Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate (cat. no. LR1011)
MicroFast® Staphyloccocus aureus Confirmation Plate Staph.aureus Confirmation Plate (cat. no. LR1005Q)- Substrate for accelerated determination of QMAFAnM, (catalog number LR1321)
- Yeast & Mold Count Plate (cat. no. LR1003) MicroFast® Yeast & Mold Count Plate
- Substrate for determining QMAFAnM (catalog number LR1001)
- MicroFast® Bacillus cereus Count Plate (catalog number LR1010)
- MicroFast® Environmental Listeria Count Plate
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Our News
В Сенненском районе в суд направлено дело о фальсификации надоев на предприятии АПК 18.11.2025
"A grain surplus, 85,000 tons more vegetables." Shuleiko on the results of the agricultural year.17.11.2025
Belarus and Nigeria intend to give new impetus to trade and economic cooperation.17.11.2025- Belarus produced Br35.8 billion worth of agricultural products in January-October.17.11.2025
- Belstat reported how much grain, milk, meat, and vegetables are produced in Belarus per capita.14.11.2025
- "Коллективы АПК способны решать любые задачи даже в непростых условиях". Назаров о заслугах сельхозпроизводителей14.11.2025
- "Белорусские продукты - страновой бренд". В Гродно поздравили работников сельского хозяйства области14.11.2025
- He crawled to the icon with prayer. The true story of a man who overcame drug addiction.14.11.2025
- Лучшие не только по молоку. Какие рекорды поставили в экспериментальной базе имени Котовского13.11.2025
- "Душа радуется, когда видишь результат". Что для аграриев Витебской области важнее наград13.11.2025
- By the end of the year, a new milk yield record will be set here! What's the secret to Velikiy Dvor's success?13.11.2025
- How is the goat sausage that Lukashenko praised made? We reveal the secrets of the production process.13.11.2025
- Порядок наводят, но нарушения остались. КГК проверил 46 сельхозорганизаций Витебской области 13.11.2025
- Нуга с фруктами, масло с прованскими травами: какие новинки у белорусских предприятий пищепрома 13.11.2025
- Брянская область вошла в число лидеров среди регионов России по товарообороту на БУТБ12.11.2025
- На БУТБ впервые реализовано пюре экзотических фруктов12.11.2025
Articles
Выручка пищевой промышленности Пензенской области достигла 155,9 млрд рублей13.01.2026
Russia's Meat Production Growth in 2025: Pork and Poultry Lead the Way13.01.2026
In 2025, Russian meat exports exceeded imports by 40%.13.01.2026- Global meat prices are falling: Beef and chicken are showing the lowest figures13.01.2026
- Аргентина наращивает экспорт лошадей и расширяет свое международное присутствие13.01.2026
- US Broiler Market Outlook Week 2, January 12, 202613.01.2026
- США: Обзор рынка свиней за 2 неделю от 12 января 2026 года13.01.2026
- США: Обзор рынка КРС за 2 неделю от 12 января 2026 года13.01.2026
- The Bashkirskaya poultry farm plans to return to full egg production by 2026.13.01.2026
- В Московской области зафиксирована вспышка ботулизма среди восьми человек13.01.2026
- 17 Russian companies have received the right to supply meat products to the Philippines.13.01.2026
- Развитие фермерства в Краснодарском крае: новые достижения и поддержка со стороны властей31.12.2025
- Russian meat exports to China are expected to grow to 300,000 tons by 2025.31.12.2025
- The results of meat livestock farming in the Moscow region have been summarized: production exceeded 320 thousand tons.31.12.2025
- Crisis in the Agricultural Sector: Unprofitability and the Need for Optimization31.12.2025
- Казахстан сохраняет доступные цены на говядину на фоне мировых трендов31.12.2025
Economics
Bloomberg узнал, как санкции снизили закупки Китаем российской нефти19.11.2025
Peskov called for waiting for details of the Trump-backed sanctions bill.19.11.2025
В Казахстане проекты с участием ЛУКОЙЛа исключили из санкций США18.11.2025- Премьер Ирака обсудил с Алекперовым санкции США против ЛУКОЙЛа18.11.2025
- Грэм заявил о движении «сокрушительных» санкций против России в конгрессе18.11.2025
- Reuters has learned that London has temporarily lifted sanctions on LUKOIL's Bulgarian refinery.17.11.2025
- Maria Zakharova's namesake in Italy reported salary delays due to sanctions.17.11.2025
- The US demanded Russia's complete withdrawal from Serbia's oil company.17.11.2025
- Iraqi officials reported wage arrears at a LUKOIL oil field.17.11.2025
- Trump supported the passage of a bill imposing sanctions on Russia.17.11.2025
- The IEA sees a risk of a decline in oil production in Russia due to sanctions.14.11.2025
- UniCredit announced galactic efforts due to sanctions against Russia14.11.2025
- США объяснили снятие санкций с проекта АЭС в Венгрии с участием России13.11.2025
- Зеленский ввел санкции против своего бизнес-партнера13.11.2025
- Ukrainian companies have been hit by US sanctions due to their ties to Iran.13.11.2025
- Canada imposed sanctions against Igor Chaika and Arctic LNG 2.13.11.2025
Antibiotics in Milk
Is it worth drinking antibiotics at the first sign of illness and what is the risk of it: an interview with a pharmacologist01.08.2020
In Smolensk region the Rosselkhoznadzor Directorate returned to Belarusian consignors more than 33 tons of animal products transported with violations of veterinary requirements.04.02.2020- Struggle for product quality and safety: experience of Belarusian colleagues19.11.2019
- Tiamphenicol07.08.2019
- Antibiotics in milk07.08.2019
- "While I'm talking to you nicely." The President threatened the government with prison for the death of a cattle25.07.2019
- Antibiotics in milk: Rumors and reality23.07.2019
- Antibiotics: harm or benefit17.07.2019
- Antibiotics in milk16.07.2019
Antibiotics in Meat
Antibiotics in Meat: Prevention, Regulation and Consumer Health Concerns12.01.2024
Antibiotics in Fried or Boiled Meat: Facts and Misconceptions12.01.2024
Antibiotics in Sausage: Reality, Risks and Need for Control12.01.2024- Antibiotics in Pelmeni: Real Threat or Myth?09.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Pork: Health Effects and Cooking Recommendations08.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Chicken: Safety, Regulation and Consumer Health Concerns08.01.2024
- Antibiotics in meat: problems and solutions06.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Beef: Between Animal Health and Consumer Safety06.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Chicken Meat: Safety, Regulation and Concern for Consumer Health06.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Rabbit Meat: Safety, Efficiency and Care for Consumers05.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Pork: Balance Between Health Concerns and Consumer Safety03.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Lamb03.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Meat: Real Risks and Transparency in Food Production29.12.2023
10 Interesting Facts
Marbled meat: 10 interesting facts19.01.2024
10 Fascinating Facts About Cattle Hoof Baths18.01.2024
Antibiotics - 10 interesting facts18.01.2024- Cutlets - 10 interesting facts18.01.2024
- 10 Interesting Facts about Carp17.01.2024
- Salmon - 10 Interesting Facts17.01.2024
- Beer belly 10 interesting facts17.01.2024
- Beer - 10 interesting facts17.01.2024
- Antibiotic tests pioneer - 10 interesting facts17.01.2024
- Rubber rings for castration - 10 interesting facts17.01.2024
Diseases of cattle
Dicroceliosis in cattle09.03.2024
Demodicosis in cattle01.03.2024
Purulent mastitis of cattle27.02.2024- Hypodermatosis in cattle20.02.2024
- Hemonchoz in cattle11.02.2024
- Bursitis in cattle30.01.2024
- Brucellosis in cattle29.01.2024
- Bronchopneumonia in calves27.01.2024
- Bronchitis in cattle26.01.2024
- Mortellaro disease in cattle24.01.2024
- White muscle disease in cattle23.01.2024
- Babesiosis in cattle22.01.2024
- Cattle acidosis20.01.2024
- Arthritis in cattle20.01.2024
- Anaplasmosis in cattle18.01.2024
Misc
В Горках задержали 18-летнего нетрезвого водителя без прав14.11.2025
"Сразу это казалось баловством, а потом затянуло". Как наркоман с 15-летним стажем справился с зависимостью13.11.2025
При наезде грузовика на рынке в Республике Корея погибли 2 человека, 18 пострадали13.11.2025- Дегустации, конкурсы, дискуссии. Международная выставка-ярмарка PRODEXPO-2025 стартовала в Минске 12.11.2025
- A loader stole more than Br4,000 worth of goods from a Vitebsk store. 12.11.2025
- A drunk driver struck a teenager on a scooter. A court has issued a verdict in the high-profile accident in Gomel.12.11.2025
- МВД выявило 90 продавцов, которые продавали вейпы несовершеннолетним 09.11.2025
- За молитвой и помощью едут даже из дальних стран. Чем уникален Свято-Успенский Жировичский мужской монастырь09.11.2025
- Belarus has changed the requirements for mobile shops in rural areas.07.11.2025
- A drunk man damaged four cars in Gorki.07.11.2025
- Понятные нормы и баланс интересов. Как планируют усовершенствовать налоговую систему в Беларуси07.11.2025
- С начала года в Брестской области зарегистрировано 26 ДТП по вине нетрезвых водителей 07.11.2025
- Bright and powerful. The National Exposition at the CIIE in Shanghai as a mirror of modern Belarus06.11.2025
- The procedure for labeling alcoholic beverages has been adjusted in Belarus.06.11.2025
- INTERVIEW: Bright and Powerful. The National Exposition at the CIIE in Shanghai as a Mirror of Modern Belarus06.11.2025
- Ехал со скоростью 130 км/ч и совершил смертельное ДТП, суд вынес приговор минчанину06.11.2025
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