Spain: FVO report on welfare in slaughterhouses
Overall the conclusions on the system of official controls to ensure business operators implement requirements effectively were positive.
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Germany: main slaughterhouses in 2014
The 10 main slaughterhouses slaughtered a total of 44.69 million pigs, representing almost 76% of the total quota.
Mexico: 17 new businesses join the Federal Inspection Type System
According to the SENASICA, there are 419 active TIF businesses in Mexico that slaughter and process meat products with the highest health and harmlessness standards for the consumers.
Denmark: Tican and Danish Crown’s owners approved the merger
An overwhelming majority of Tican and Danish Crown’s owners approved the merger of the two cooperative societies.
Proposal to reduce variability of live weight at slaughter
Growth curves as a tool to help manage weight variability among pigs.
Spain: pork production increased by 4.87% in 2014
Pork production reached 3.60 million tonnes: 4.87% more than in 2013.
Denmark: Tican and Danish Crown to merge
Denmark’s two cooperative slaughterhouse companies have agreed to combine their activities in a joint company.
Encouraging rebound
In February, the price should improve, slightly and with difficulty, but it should ameliorate.
France: AIM abattoirs in receivership
The company's survival is only possible if it is quickly sold, given the state of its liquid assets.
Prices below production costs
In our sector we know well that if Germany sneezes the whole of Europe catches a cold. Last Wednesday the prices dropped by €0.04 in Germany…
Analysis of factors associated with mortality of heavy slaughter pigs during transport and lairage
The study assess the effects of the month, slaughter house of destination, length of the journey, and temperature–humidity index on mortality of heavy slaughter pigs during transport and lairage.
Philippines: buy meat from accredited slaughterhouses, meat shops
Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala advised consumers to purchase meat and meat products from National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS).
France: the production of pork remains stable since the beginning of 2014
During the first nine months of 2014 the slaughterings have dropped by 0.3% in terms of the number of heads, but they have increased by 0.6% in terms of weight.
HKScan Sweden joins Svenska Köttföretagen and streamlines its legal structure and operations
On 5th November, 2014, HKScan Sweden AB joined Svenska Köttföretagen AB, a new industry organization formed by a network of Swedish slaughtering companies. HKScan is a co-founder and key member of the newly formed company.
Mexico: the SAGARPA opens up new markets for meat products
During the first semester of 2014, the Mexican meat products producers obtained 24 authorisations for the commercialisation of beef, pork and horse meat in 16 African, Asian and American countries.
France: Commission proposes €918,000 to support former workers of GAD abattoirs
Employment: Commission proposes €918,000 from Globalisation Fund to support former workers of GAD abattoirs in France.