CCTV to be introduced in all slaughterhouses in England in 2018
CCTV recording will become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England next year, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed.
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A 360-degree ‘immersive dive’ into Uganda’s smallholder pig sector
CGIAR’s first-ever 360-degree video offers glimpses into an ordinary day in the life of a Ugandan pig farmer, trader and consumer.
9 things that (perhaps) you don’t know about 333: you are part of 333’s Social Network
If you are reading this, it’s because you’re interested in pig production, just as the >68K users of 333. 333’s network allows you to interact with them.
AusScan on the move
AusScan is gaining momentum globally, with scan numbers increasing from 2200 in the 2015 launch year to 11,882 in 2016 and on target to eclipse 22,000 scans in 2017.
HKScan to launch pork exports to China - competitive edge from world-class work done on Finnish family farms
HKScan, a leading European meat producer, is making preparations to begin exporting pork from Finland to China.
EU cereal production is expected to recover but stay below average
European Union cereal production in 2017/18 is expected to slightly recover, with an increase of 1.5% compared to 2016/17, adding up to almost 300 million tonnes of cereal.
EU: Modified temperature conditions during transport of meat
Transport of meat for the production of specific products may take place before the temperature is attained (7ºC) if the competent authority authorises.
WHO guidelines on use of medically important antimicrobials in food-producing animals
Stop using antibiotics in healthy animals to prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Argentina: irradiation of meat authorised
Until now, this method was authorised for potatoes, garlic, onions, asparagus, strawberries, spices, dried vegetable seasonings and/or their mixes, and cultivated edible mushrooms.
Mexico: increase in pork production expected
According to the SAGARPA, pork production will grow and reach 1.4 million tonnes this year.
A new OIE liaison office opens in United States
This strengthened relationship with US animal production stakeholders is expected to increase appreciation of the importance and challenges of global animal health transparency.
USDA requests comments on proposed revision to pork grade standards
The last revision to the pork standards occurred in 1985.
VEPURED®, the new purified vaccine against edema disease from Hipra
On 19th October last, Hipra launched the new VEPURED® vaccine against edema disease. The event, which took place in Germany, was attended by over 200 specialist veterinarians from Europe and Russia.
Report VetFutures Europe: shaping the future of the veterinary profession
The Federation of veterinarians of Europe (FVE) proudly publishes today the VetFutures Europe Action plan.
9th International LEVUCELL SB technical meeting
This event was the occasion for our international guests to get a glimpse of the Vietnamese swine and feed markets and visit a modern feed mill facility.
EFSA to strengthen international cooperation during China visit
EFSA will participate in a series of events and meetings with its Chinese, EU and international partners in early November to promote the global harmonisation of food safety risk assessment and communication.