Novel trailer types for transportation of pigs to slaughter
Effects on trailer microclimate, pig behaviour, physiological response, and meat quality under Canadian summer conditions.
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EPA proposes regulation to reduce pollution from meat processing plants
The agency’s proposal would cut the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants discharged to the nation’s waters.
An epilogue to a strange year
We are at the end of an exceptional and strange year. Guillem Burset examines the factors that have shaped the hog market this year.
Smooth landing: Are we on solid ground?
After months and months, the Spanish price has dropped to be in line with those of its community partners; the cause has been the difficulty in exporting to Third Countries, although the reduced slaughter in Central Europe has been a lifesaver.
Portugal: Pig slaughter down 4.5% from January to September this year
In the first nine months of 2023, the total number of pigs slaughtered in Portugal fell by 4.5% (-133,474 head).
France: Two slaughterhouses withdraw from the Marché du Porc Breton
Cooperl and Bigard withdraw from the French reference market.
The pig price continues to fall - For how long and how far?
Guillem Burset gives us the keys to understanding the current European pork trade situation. He also forecasts when the price will stop falling.
Smithfield Foods to close Charlotte plant
Smithfield Foods will close the pork-processing plant to increase efficiency and better utilize existing capacity.
Argentina: Pig slaughter has already exceeded 5 million head
August saw the highest monthly profit so far this year.
NAMI: Landmark tool supports meat sector greenhouse gas reduction targets
A new tool will aid meat companies of all sizes in measuring greenhouse gas emissions.
Portugal: Decrease in pig slaughter
In the first half of 2023, pig slaughter in Portugal decreased by 6.1%.
Portugal: Significant increase in imports of live pigs
The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 18.5% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
Olymel announces the closure of its fresh pork processing plant in Princeville
Olymel’s management made the announcement part of measures to reorganize its business lines and optimize operations at its facilities.
Australia opens its market to French pork
Australian authorities officially opened their market to raw French pork.
European prices go down hard, full speed ahead
After four months of being at the limit, the price is gliding down - seemingly without panic - in search of a bottom.
Spain: Video surveillance in slaughterhouses now required by law
Slaughterhouses must have a video surveillance system that will allow for additional animal welfare checks.