Pig Industry News: European Union
Friday, May 24, 2013
Commission Reviews Pig Meat Inspection Rules EU - New rules aimed at modernising pig meat inspection, carried out by national authorities, were endorsed by experts meeting in the Standing Committee for the Food Chain and Animal Health. ...
EFSA Guidance for Environmental Risk Assessment of GM AnimalsEU - New guidance from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides applicants and risk assessors with a clear framework to evaluate the potential adverse effects of living genetically modified (GM)...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
EU Pig Prices: Market at Equilibrium – Most Quotations UnchangedEU - At the beginning of the week, the European pig slaughter market appeared in an overall steady way. ...
Friday, May 17, 2013
Antibiotic Resistance Study Finds Differences between Member StatesEU - The European Union Summary Report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2011 from EFSA and ECDC has found some significant national trends...
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Response to EC Package on Healthier Animals, Plants for Safer Food ChainEU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
EU Pig Prices: Well Balanced Market Situation - Optimistic AtmosphereEU - The European pig slaughter market appears steady and in friendly mood this week. ...
EU Brings Reform of CAP Step CloserEU - On the first day of the European Council meeting for agriculture on Monday, ministers were briefed on the state of play of the trilogues on the reform of the common agricultural policy. ...
Monday, May 13, 2013
EU Food and Feed Regulations to be RevisedEU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Farmers Association Welcomes EC Proposals on Safer Food ChainEU – Pan-european farmers' association, Copa-Cogeca, and key stakeholders have responded to new EU Commission package on healthier animals and plants for a safer food chain....
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
EFSA Gives Positive Opinion on Mycotoxin BiotransformationEU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a positive scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biomin BBSH 797. ...
EC Adopts Smarter Rules for Safer FoodEU - The European Commission has proposed a landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain in Europe...
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Dutch Move Away from Castrating Boar PigsEU - Around half of Dutch male pigs are not castrated - a much higher proportion than in some other member states....
EU Pig Prices: Have Prices Hit Rock Bottom?EU - Last week’s trend continues on the European slaughter pig market, with the quotations swinging back noticeably....
Friday, May 03, 2013
EC to Recover €230M of CAP Expenditure from Member StatesEU - A total of €230 million of EU agricultural policy funds, unduly spent by Member States, is being claimed back by the European Commission under the so-called clearance of accounts procedure....
Thursday, May 02, 2013
EU Pig Prices: Markets Under PressureEU - Over the past week of slaughter, the European slaughter pig market went even lower under pressure....
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
EFSA Reports on Safety, Efficacy of Fumaric Acid in FeedEU – Fumaric acid is generally considered to be safe for farm animals, according to a new EFSA report. The Panel highlights some concerns over its safety in milk replacers in calves and for workers handling...
Friday, April 26, 2013
CAP Agreement Expected in JuneEU - Political agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform package in June this year was one of the conclusions reached at the latest meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council....
Thursday, April 25, 2013
VION Splits Food and Ingredients SectorsEU - One of Europe’s largest meat and food processors, the VION Food Group is set to make its two principal activities Food and Ingredients independent. ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
EU Pig Prices: Observant Atmosphere Still Reigns the MarketEU - At the beginning of this slaughter week, the European pig slaughter market appears very calm again. ...
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Medicines Agency Advises Commission on Animal Antibiotic UseEU - The European Medicines Agency will provide advice on the impact on public health and animal health of the use of antibiotics in animals. The request was made by the European Commission as part of...
Legislate to Curb EU Supply Chain Abuses, Says NFUEU - The European Commission must act quickly on unfair practices in the food supply chain through legislation, the National Farmers Union (NFU) of England has said....
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
EU Pig Prices: Positive Signs from GermanyEU - This week, the prices on the EU slaughter pig market appear to vary. Yet, as a trend, a North-South divide is observed. While the quotations tend to weaken in Southern Europe, prices tend to rise...
Monday, April 15, 2013
Reiners Appointed Commercial Director for PIC in Western EuropeEU - With effect from 1 April 2013, Dr Kerstin Reiners started on her job at PIC as new Commercial Director....
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Does Having Protected Geographical Status Boost Product Values?ANALYSIS - Having protected geographical indication status for food and drink products in the EU can more than double the prices obtained on the open market, writes Chris Harris....
Campylobacter, E. coli Cases Rise; Salmonella FallsEU - Campylobacteriosis is the most reported zoonotic disease in humans, with a continuous increase in reported cases over the last five years, according to the annual report on zoonoses and food-borne...
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
EU Pig Prices: Belgium and Netherlands Show Optimism EU - Owing to the trend reversal producers have been longing for, the European slaughter pig market is playing it safe this week....
Thursday, April 04, 2013
European Pig Meat Industry Facing Its ChallengesEU - The European pig meat industry is facing its challenges with issues such as regulations on sow pens impacting production, according to Frederique Clusel, group director of Swine Business for Zoetis...
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
EU Pig Prices: Price Increases AheadEU - There have been no surprises on the European slaughter pig market at the beginning of this week. ...
New Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development EU - The Commission has decided to make Jerzy Bogdan PLEWA Director General of the Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate-General (DG AGRI). ...
Thursday, March 28, 2013
EFSA Studies Health Risks in Mechanically Separated MeatEU - Microbiological and chemical hazards associated with mechanically separated meat derived from poultry and swine are similar to those related to non-mechanically separated meat (fresh meat, minced...
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