Swine news - Facilities and equipment

USDA-APHIS launches interactive map to help livestock producers obtain premises identification numbers or location identifiers.

As published by Le Soir, Flanders will have its own mobile team for the control of welfare at the abattoirs.

According to the control carried out, 4 out of 10 pig transport lorries are not cleaned nor disinfected correctly.

In April 2015, the Court of Justice of the EU ruled that Greece violated EU law by failing to protect its waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Four years later, the problem is still not fully resolved.

More unannounced and risk-based checks and tougher penalties for offenders. Minimise transport time and transport carcasses rather than live animals. Better enforcement of existing rules, with the help of new technology.

The new rules will facilitate the access of organic and waste-based fertilisers to the EU Single Market. It also introduces limits for cadmium and other contaminants in phosphate fertilisers.

The SENASICA has launched the “Authorised Responsible Veterinarian” course.

New rules easing access to the EU single market for fertilisers made from organic or recycled materials and setting limits for cadmium were agreed on Tuesday.

The Minister of Agriculture has informed that a Royal Decree on farm management and another one on sustainable agricultural nutrition are being drafted that will include new requirements for the improvement of the management of slurry.

Commission approves €45 million extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg.

The stated objectives of the proposed Citizens' Initiative are to end "inhumane treatment of farm animals" kept in cages.

Agriculture is responsible for 88% of UK emissions of ammonia gas and this voluntary guide will help farmers improve air quality.

Carbon dioxide gas shortages may affect the supply of meat and meat products to UK consumers as it is widely used in the meat processing industry.

FVE supports the use of high quality, well-placed, accessible CCTV operating to agreed standards and protocols.

All slaughterhouses will be required to comply in full by 5 November, following an adjustment period of 6 months to enable businesses to install a suitable CCTV system.

With this Directive, the EU aims to protect water quality across Europe by preventing pollution by nitrates from agricultural sources and by promoting the use of good farming practices.

The goal of the change in the inspection model is related to the demand to preserve public health and the quality of the meat produced in Brazil.

The conditions for authorising the new grading methods and updating the equation are fulfilled.

The TIF establishments slaughter 60% of the animals processed in Mexico.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has decided to use AI technology to help China boost its pig-husbandry industry, which has long been plagued with poor efficiency and high labor costs.

Legislation to make CCTV cameras mandatory in slaughterhouses in England to safeguard animal welfare has been laid today (23 February) by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

A comprehensive review of farm inspections to remove bureaucratic burdens placed on farmers has been announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

This formal legal approval follows December’s positive vote at a meeting of the EU Nitrates Management Committee in Brussels.