European Union: New increases in pork exportations
Throughout the first semester of this year, exports have reached 1.484.169 tons, which represents an 18,8% increase with respect to the same period of the previous year.
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Denmark: Decrease in total antimicrobial consumption in pigs
For the first time since 2002, the total antimicrobial consumption in pigs decreased. The decrease in consumption was 5% measured in doses per pig produced (adjusted for export of pigs around 30 kg) compared with the 2009 level, but remained above the 2008 level (by 7%).
China: Over 900 arrested in tainted pork crackdown
Authorities have arrested 989 people over the last six months as part of a national crackdown on the manufacture and sale of clenbuterol.
Kazakhstan: Outbreak of Foot & Mouth Disease
The Veterinary Authorities of Kazakhastan have sent a report to the IOE informing about the appearance of an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.
USA: Beef, pork exports close big first half with solid june results
If the trend established in the first six months of the year holds up, U.S. beef and pork exports are likely to set several new records in 2011 and each could eclipse the $5 billion mark for the first time ever.
Germany: Moderate increase in meat production in the first half of 2011
In the first half of 2011, about 4 million tonnes of meat were produced commercially in Germany. That was an increase in production of 1.1% (+42,700 tonnes) on the same period a year earlier.
China: Beijing bans swill-fed pigs
The Beijing Animal Health Inspection Institute prevented more than 15,000 swill-fed pigs from entering the market between June and August.
USA: USDA announces directive to improve humane handling enforcement measures to ensure consistent treatment of livestock
This directive provides new instructions for inspection program personnel to ensure that treatment of livestock during handling and slaughter minimizes the animal’s amount of excitement, pain, injury or discomfort.
USA: PRRS costs industry $641 million annually
A new study, underwritten by the Pork Checkoff and conducted by Iowa State University, estimates that porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) continues to be a major drag on the U.S. pork industry.
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NewsPhilippines: Transport of livestock animals, meat now allowed
Livestock farmers, traders and processors can now freely transport their animals and meat products within the country, as long as appropriate permits are secured from concerned agencies of the Department of Agriculture.
European Union: FVO final report of an audit carried out in Brazil
With regard to the Ractopamine-Free Production (RFP) of pig meat destined to be exported to the
EU the system is still at an early stage of development.
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NewsRussia: current situation of CSF and Foot & Mouth Disease
Throughout the month of August the OIE has informed on the appearance of several outbreaks of Swine Fever and Foot & Mouth Disease in Russia.
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NewsThailand's swine output drops
Swine output in Thailand is expected to drop by 30% this year from a previously estimated 12 million animals.
Danish Crown: New investment to future-proof Plumrose USA
Danish Crown is now ready with plans for a new factory in Council Bluffs in the U.S. to future-proof Plumrose USA, which has had problems in recent years keeping up with demand.
European meat - a guarantee of taste and safety
Europe is the second largest producer of pork and the third of beef in the world. Meat production is one of the basic branches of economy, is an important attribute of European historical-cultural identity. Pigs were domesticated in Europe around 4000 - 5000 years ago, a cows around 2000 years ago. These dates should therefore be considered as the beginning of constantly ongoing breeding work, improving methods of meat processing, as well as raising standards of safety and production’s quality. Great and counted in many centuries Europe’s experience in animals breeding has been supported in recent years by an integrated system of food safety controls.
Claremont McKenna College awards Smithfield Foods an 'A+' for its 2009-10 corporate sustainability report
The Roberts Environmental Center of Claremont McKenna College has given Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE:SFD) its top grade of 'A+' for the company's sustainability reporting for 2009-10 and ranked Smithfield first out of the 35 companies analyzed in the food and beverages sector.