European Union: Animal welfare platform
The Commission reported on the latest developments in the setting-up of the EU Platform on animal welfare.
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European Union: Tougher food inspections from farm to fork
The legislation will provide a comprehensive, integrated and more effective control system in the areas of food and feed safety rules, veterinary and plant health requirements, organic production and protected geographical indication rules.
Bazooka Farmstar appoints new sales & business development manager
Bazooka Farmstar has announced that Kevin Wolter has joined the company to further develop their sales and business portfolio.
Merck Animal Health Supports Scholarship for 34 Veterinary Students from US, Canada and Asia
34 outstanding veterinary students from around the world received scholarships from Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).
French pork exports increased in 2016
Pork exports increased, especially towards China, while imports declined.
Consulting Canadians on a possible Canada-China free trade agreement
"Trade agreements have great importance to Canada's pork producers who work hard to develop a global reputation as a reliable supplier of safe, wholesome, high-quality pork," says CPC chair Rick Bergmann.
New BREXIT coalition unites voices on agricultural supply, trade, technology and advice
The new group will focus on those key issues in Brexit negotiations which are pertinent to the UK trading and supplying of goods, services, technology and advice to UK farmers.
Record on global pork exports in 2016
According to AHDB Pork, pork export volumes from the four major pig meat exporters (the EU, US, Canada and Brazil) excelled last year, exceeding 5.5 million tonnes.
The production value of agriculture in the Netherlands (1950-2015)
As reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the production value of agriculture in the Netherlands increased more than tenfold over the period 1950-2015.
New ASF outbreak on a backyard farm in Moldova
The veterinary authorities of Moldova have reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) a case of african swine fever (ASF) on a backyard farm.
Carmen Cía joins 333
We are very pleased to announce the addition of Carmen Cía to the 333 team.
A good year for pig production in Argentina
Last year was a positive year for pig production in Argentina, with increases in slaughterings, meat production and consumption.
Brasil: Animal Health National Plan
Among the measures there will be the evaluation of the state veterinary services and the intensification of the health emergencies service.
EU: New insights on perceptions of antimicrobial resistance
Do you think enough is being done to control or prevent overuse of antibiotics in farm animals? Do antibiotics kill viruses? These are some of the questions that EFSA asked farmers, veterinarians and consumers through its survey aimed at gauging awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across the EU.
Danish Crown sells Plumrose USA
Danish Crown has signed an agreement to sell its American subsidiary Plumrose USA to Brazilian-based JBS, which is the world’s largest meat-processing company. The sale is based on the 4WD strategy, under which Danish Crown has decided to focus its business on Northern Europe and Asia.
Vion is concentrating its activities in Lower Saxony, Germany in Emstek and closing the location in Zeven
Today, the executive board of Vion Zeven AG has announced to employees, customers and suppliers that the slaughterhouse in Zeven will be closed.