USDA develops program to assess animal welfare standards and programs
Agricultural Marketing Service developed a program under which it will offer assessments.
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EU committee to re-evaluate zinc oxide decision
According to NPA, the evidence behind the shock recommendation to ban zinc oxide from piglet feed is to be reviewed, following a number of appeals from across the EU.
Spain: pork exports grew by 21% in 2016.
2016 was a historic year for the Spanish pig sector, with more than 2 million tonnes and €4,500 million exported.
Germany: debate on the tax increase on dairy and meat products
Considering that the agricultural sector is the main responsible for the methane and nitrogen oxide emissions, the German Federal Environment Agency suggests increasing the VAT on animal foods.
Food companies are paying increased attention to farm animal welfare
Now in its fifth year, the BBFAW provides an annual review of how 99 of the world’s leading food companies are managing risks and opportunities associated with farm animal welfare.
EU-Brazil: joint action plan towards responsible soy production and trade
Brazilian Soy Producers and Processors and the European Feed and Vegetable Oil Industry agree on joint action plan towards responsible soy production and trade.
Brazil: important increase in pork exports in 2016
In 2016, pork exports (including fresh and processed products) increased by 32%, confirming the good year of the Brazilian pig sector in the international market.
Antimicrobial resistance: Commission launches public consultation on new Action Plan
The Commission launches a public consultation on possible activities to include in the new "One Health" Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) it plans to adopt by summer 2017.
Belgium: suppression and reduction of the contributions for the pig and cattle sectors
The Belgian Parliament has approved measures for supporting the pig and cattle producers.
Evolution of pork production in the Europe during the first ten months of 2016
Spain increased its production by 164,000 tonnes with respect to the same period in 2015, exceeding the total rise in the EU (152,100 tonnes).
Latvia: Emergency situation declared in relation to African swine fever outbreak
As reported, the Food and Veterinary Service has established an outbreak of African swine fever in Rukas farm in Krimulda, central Latvia, which is the first case of ASF established in a domestic pig farm this year.
EMA - EFSA joint opinion on EU measures to reduce antimicrobials use in animals
Reducing the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals, replacing them where possible and re-thinking the livestock production system is essential for the future of animal and public health.
Ceva: Best Company in Europe winner Animal Pharm awards 2016
The last 12 months have been transformational for Ceva, as the company made large strides to achieving its top five ambitions.
Brazil resumes the exports of pork to South Africa
The deals regarding the retail sale of pork were closed.
Cargill: What pigs eat matters to millennials
Cargill Feed4Thought survey finds 43 percent of American millennials and 65 percent of Spanish millennials say pig diets influence pork purchasing decisions
Animal Welfare: the Commission adopts the creation of a Platform
The Commission adopted the creation of an expert group on animal welfare to be called the Platform on Animal Welfare.