Protection of transported animals: Parliament establishes inquiry committee
MEPs decided to set up an inquiry committee to look into alleged breaches in the application of EU animal welfare rules during transport within and outside the EU.
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LPN-CPF labour collaboration enters 3rd year
The Labour Protection Network (LPN)’s collaboration with Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) enters the third year.
Nedap: 4 reasons to take control of sow feed intake
Automated feeding improves sow health and weaning pig performance.
US: Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule under review
USDA reviewed the proposed Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule to determine whether FSIS’ worker safety analysis complied with applicable rulemaking requirements.
Germany: Standardization for nitrate-contaminated groundwater areas
In light of amending the Fertiliser Ordinance comes the uniform designation of nitrate-polluted areas in Germany.
CPF maintains strict preventive measures against ASF and COVID-19, gearing towards New Normal farming
Charoen Pokphand Foods has been following strict preventive measures to protect pigs from ASF and to protect farm staff from COVID-19.
Thermo Fisher Scientific: OIE registers VetMAX ASF Virus Detection Kit in diagnostics manual
The Applied Biosystems VetMAX African Swine Fever Virus Detection Kit is the first ASF kit to be registered by the OIE.
Minitube celebrates 50 years in the animal breeding industry
Minitube celebrates an important company anniversary.
TechMix hires Hannah Burken as research technician
Burken will help develop and prove new product innovations for the evolving industry.
Germany: Industry discussion on the future of the meat industry
Federal and state governments and the meat industry discuss readjustment along the entire chain: improved animal welfare, fair prices, and better working conditions.
IPVS2020 will not take place in November
Caring for the participants’ health, the Local Organizing Committee postponed the event, which was scheduled for November this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands remains stable
Antibiotic usage in veal calves and pigs decreased compared to 2018.
Bolivian market now open to US pork
US red meat is eligible for export to Bolivia as of June 10.
Germany: Pig population continues to decline
Pig population continues to decline: -2.3% compared with the previous year.
France: meat consumption is changing dramatically
After strong growth in the 1960s and 1970s, per capita meat consumption stabilized in the 1980s and has been declining since the early 1990s.
Canada: New anti-trespassing law protects farm animals and personnel
The new Ontario bill prohibits individuals from entering farms and other livestock facilities without prior consent in order to protect animals and farm personnel.