Organic food: green light for fresh EU rules
New rules to increase consumer trust in organic foodstuffs and unleash the sector′s potential for growth were approved by the Agriculture Committee on Wednesday.
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Philippines: Government to review proposed meat-inspection fee increase
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said the goal of the TWG is to determine a 'reasonable' rate hike that would be acceptable to both the NMIS and industry players.
Fasting pigs before slaughter
This is one of the parameters that must be established between producers and the meat industry as it affects food safety, animal welfare and meat quality.
USDA requests comments on proposed revision to pork grade standards
The last revision to the pork standards occurred in 1985.
Influence of the inflammatory status of entire male pigs on their pubertal development and fat androstenone
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a subclinical inflammation on the pubertal development of boars and hence on fat androstenone.
Thailand’s livestock associations oppose opening pork market to US
Thailand’s 12 livestock and agriculture associations have voiced concerns over the negative impact on Thai farmers if the government opens the pork market to the US.
Composition of longissimus muscle in late-stage finishing pigs is lysine dependent
Lysine deficient diets at the end of the fattening period may promote intramuscular fat deposition affecting fatty acid composition.
Mexico, the USA and Canada agree on protecting animal health in North America
The representatives of the veterinary services of Mexico, Canada and the USA ratified their commitment for keeping the health status in the region with the aim of providing confidence regarding the health certifications.
FVE opinion on aspects related to ante mortem and post mortem tasks
FVE comments on criteria and conditions for derogating from basic requirement of meat inspection carried out by the official veterinarian under article 18 (7) and 18 (8) of Regulation EU n. 625/2017.
Hypor Partners with Biotronics to Improve Accuracy and Safety in Ultrasound Scanning
BioQStation is a new product under development that integrates the BioSoft Toolbox II with BioQscan autoprocessing technology and the BioPigLift.
Feeding sodium butyrate in the late finishing diets for Salmonella prevalence
Sodium butyrate supplementation in finishing diets may reduce Salmonella carriage, shedding and seroprevalence in commercial conditions.
Sugar cane extract supplementation and meat quality improvement in growing-finishing pigs
Dietary sugar cane extract supplementation may promote enhanced oxidative stability and improve meat quality in growing finishing pigs.
Evaluation of producing and marketing entire male pigs
Farms with appropriate management, feeding and housing conditions have reduced levels of mounting and aggressive behaviour.
New EU reference laboratory for foodborne viruses
On 16 December 2016 the Commission launched a call for applications to select and designate an EU reference laboratory in the field of foodborne viruses.
The Danish producers, industry and organisations join to improve the organic production
Organic pig producers, abattoirs and organisations related to animal welfare have signed a new agreement that will further improve the pigs’ welfare and their environmental impact. This agreement sets more requisites and regulations and will give place to an E-brand that will come into force in January 1st 2018.
Brazil publishes the regulations for the humane slaughter of livestock
Humane slaughter is a requirement in the European Union, one of the main purchasers of Brazilian meat products.