Pulmonary lesions at the slaughterhouse: how to evaluate them
Collecting data at the slaughterhouse is a common method to obtain information on health and productive parameters, mainly from the last weeks of a pig’s life.
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The next decade of agriculture output, consumption and trade trends
Global agricultural and food production are projected to continue to increase over the next ten years, but at a slower pace of growth than the previous decade due to demographic trends, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-2032.
U.S: Texas signs meat labeling law
The legislation specifies that the term "meat" does not include an analogue product or a cell-cultured product and that these products must be clearly labelled as such.
Spain's priorities during its presidency of the EU Council in the area of Agriculture and Fisheries
Spain will work over the coming months to ensure a balance between food safety and environmental, economic, and social impact.
Still at the Top of the World
Mercolleida has had the same price for the 13th time in a row. Spain continues to have the most expensive pig price in the world in what is now known as the "Spanish Miracle".
Brazil: Santa Catarina's swine production increases 4.8%
So far this year, the state has exported 260.7 thousand tons of pork, an increase of 14.0% in relation to the same period in 2022.
Pork quality has improved in the U.S. retail study shows
The National Retail Benchmarking study aims to improve the position of pork in the market by focusing on the quality and consistency of pork, as well as various meat case metrics.
Germany approves law on labeling meat according to type of husbandry
The Bundestag has approved the law submitted by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture for mandatory state labeling according to animal husbandry.
U.S: Legislation to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices introduced
Senators introduced the EATS Act to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 12.
FAO meat outlook: Production, trade, and prices in 2023
Global pig meat production is expected to drop slightly.
MEPs demand an EU food security plan and more resources for farmers
The EU must strengthen its food security, autonomy and resilience of its farming sector in the light of COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and climate change.
Denmark: Most Danes pay attention to animal welfare while buying food
A new study shows that seven out of ten Danes pay attention to animal welfare when they buy food.
U.S. to strengthen substantiation of animal-raising claims
USDA is taking action to ensure the integrity of animal-raising claims for meat and poultry labels.
France: Pig production decreased in 2022
In 2022, pig production fell again (-2.2%) against a backdrop of decreasing French and European herds.
FSIS releases new guideline to control Salmonella
FSIS has updated its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs from pre-harvest through slaughter.
EU: Better protection of quality agricultural products
The European Parliament adopted its position for talks on new rules on EU geographical indications for agricultural products.
