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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Plans for EU Sow Stall Ban in Disarray, Says CIWFEU - EU plans for a partial ban on sow stalls from 1 January 2013, which will free millions of pigs from a life of confinement, are in disarray with only 10 countries likely to be ready for the new rules...
Five Charged over Alleged Abuse of PigsAUSTRALIA - Five people have been charged following an investigation into allegations of animal abuse at a Victorian abattoir last November.
Union Leaders Concerned at Possible Payment CutsSCOTLAND, UK - Farming union leaders in the UK have reacted with serious concern to reports that Government negotiators in Brussels are trying to give Member States the power to cut CAP direct payments...
Japan Rearrests Two over Tax Evasion in Pork TariffsJAPAN - The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office rearrested two men running meat import businesses on charges of evading 13.6 billion yen in tariffs on pork by fraudulently declaring import prices...
Is Modernising Inspection a Risk?ANALYSIS - Last week, the USDA decided to extend the consultation time on the new proposals for poultry meat inspection in processing plants, writes editor-in-chief, Chris Harris.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Discusses ASF Prevention in Moscow, Tula RUSSIA - A meeting to discuss the prevention of the spread of African swine Fever (ASF) in the Moscow and Tula regions was held by the Russian veterinary department, Rosselkhoznadzor.
NFU: Farm Bill Mark-up RecommendationsUS - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, and Ranking Member Pat Roberts,...
Call for EU-wide Fair Play in Grocery ChainEU - A new report has backed up calls for an effective adjudicator to police the UK Groceries Supply Chain Code of Practice.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
HSUS Addresses Seaboard about Pig ConfinementUS - At the annual shareholder meeting of Seaboard Foods this week, a representative of The Humane Society of the United States challenged the company about the confinement of breeding pigs in its pork...
RSPCA Expresses Concerns over Pig Farm FootageUK - The RSPCA says it has serious concerns at some of what was shown in the footage featured in the Sunday Mirror on Sunday, 22 April.
NPPC Responds to HSUS FTC ComplaintUS - NPPC has learned that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, claiming that NPPC is “engaging in deceptive advertising related to...
AFBF Urges Senate to Move Farm Bill ForwardUS - Numerous provisions of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s draft farm bill follow the American Farm Bureau Federation’s core principles for “rational, acceptable farm policy,” but there is...
Support for Premises Identification ProgramCANADA - The Agri-Food Traceability Coordinator with MAFRI says livestock producers have been highly supportive of the province's Premises Identification Program, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Overview of This Week’s Pig Industry NewsANALYSIS – The EU directive partially banning sow stalls from January 2013 has much to commend it but the impacts on the pig meat market may have been overlooked or underestimated, writes Jackie Linden....
Final Stage of Ag Policy Framework NegotiationsCANADA - Canada's agriculture Minister suggests the Canadian agriculture's sector's long term ability to succeed and grow rests in its ability to compete in global markets, Bruce Cochrane.
DA Orders Inspection of Markets for Smuggled MeatPHILIPPINES - After receiving reports that pork and poultry smuggling has affected local suppliers, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has ordered a tighter inspection of meat sold in markets.
Excessive Bureaucracy under EU SubsidiesEU - Danish Farm Minister and President in-office of the EU Farm Council, Ms Mette Gjerskov, highlighted the need for EU farmers to be able to compete in the marketplace at a major debate at Copa-Cogeca’s...
Friday, April 20, 2012
Awareness of Wild Boar as a ASF Vector RUSSIA - Farmers are urged to be aware and strengthen defences against wild boar contact with domestic herds as wild boars are outlined as one of the major vectors for African Swine Fever (ASF)
EU Pig Industry above the Law?EU - Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) has highlighted the hidden misery of millions of pigs across the European Union and called on the EU Commission to investigate widespread flouting of EU laws designed...
Success of Pig Health Project in ChileCHILE - An experiment to compartmentalise pigs in Chile to ensure high biosecurity and health has been approved by the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
EU Welfare Regulations and the Law of Unintended ConsequencesANALYSIS – EU regulations banning battery cages for laying hens and sow stalls have much to commend them but the impacts on the market may have been overlooked or underestimated, writes senior editor,...
Government Fails to Improve Livestock SustainabilityUK - Friends of the Earth has said that UK government progress has been inadequate and significant opportunities have been missed over the past year to encourage and promote more sustainable livestock...
Joint Efforts to Address Animal Welfare GLOBAL - FAO recently convened the First Global Multi-stakeholder Forum on Animal Welfare, with participants representing the food industry, farmers, the civil society, inter-governmental organizations,...
Russian Vets Hold Workshop on ASFRUSSIA - How African Swine Fever has been managed in different countries and measures taken to control the disease were some of the main topics at the second ASF workshop held by the Russian veterinary...
Ireland Focuses on Chinese Trade Export PotentialIRELAND - As part of the continuing focus on market access for Irish Food products, Simon Coveney TD, yesterday met with the Chinese Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre (CAHEC) in Qingdao, and in a wide...
FTC Complaint Filed Over Animal Welfare ClaimsUS - The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, asserting that the National Pork Producers Council is engaging in deceptive advertising related to...
Helping Keep Track of Queensland's LivestockQUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA - Biosecurity Queensland Industry Liaison Officer Fiona Thompson said property registration plays a crucial role in managing the risks of animal diseases.
Import Restrictions on Soy Would Affect FarmersSPAIN - The Spanish government is discussing whether or not it should impose import restrictions on Argentinian products, including soybeans, in retaliation to an announcement by the Argentinian government...
Livestock Legislation Compromises WelfareUS - Lawmakers and representatives from animal agriculture joined forces to educate nearly 100 people about the deliberate emphasis farmers and ranchers place on caring for the health and well-being of...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
EU Ag Reforms Criticised as Too ComplexEU - The European Court of Auditors has said that the legislative framework of the Common Agricultural Policy reform remains too complex. In particular the Court said that the reforms focused to much on...
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