European Pig Producers Congress 2008 Report
EU - 'How to live with the world's most sophisticated retailers' was the theme of the 18th annual congress of the European Pig Producers (EPP), which was held in Norwich, UK on 5-8 June, writes Jackie Linden, editor ThePigSite.

EU-Wide Survey on Salmonella Levels Published
EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a survey on Salmonella levels detected in slaughtered pigs across the European Union in 2006-2007.

EU Pig Prices: Slaughter Pig Prices Pause During Euro 2008
EU - Now that the first Euro 2008 goal's been scored, the slaughter pig prices seem to have seen an intermission for a while this week.

Football and the Pig Industry: A Heavenly Match?
EU - The Euro 2008 football competition is taking place in Austria/Switzerland in June 2008.

Generation Gap in EU farmers Worries MEPs
EU - While food production in the future is likely to rise, the future of the next generation of farmers is uncertain. At present just 7.6% of farms in the European Union are run by people under 35.

Experts Cry Out for More as Zoonoses Spread
EU - Zoonoses, diseases that are transmitted between vertebrate animals and humans, are on the rise and the meat industry is having to pay the price.

Developing Agriculture Needed in Developing Countries
EU - In adopting a resolution on rising food prices in the EU and the developing countries, MEPs say that priority should be given to investment in agriculture, aquaculture, rural development and agribusinesses in developing countries.

EU Pig Prices: Austria and Germany Lead Market
EU - Throughout Europe, there seems to be a boost in the slaughter markets.

Consultation on the EC's Proposed Directive
EU - Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) applies to about 45,000 industrial installations in the EU (about 4,000 in the UK), ranging from refineries to breweries and from intensive pig farms to cement works.

Modified L-valine Given Green Light by EFSA
EU - The European Food Safety Authority have recently decided that the feed supplement L-valine, with a 98% degree of purity is safe for target animals, consumers, users and the environment.

EU Pig Prices: Prices Continue to Surge
EU - The EU slaughter market this week has been affected in a positive way, what with the overall odds appearing to be favorable.

Prevention Before Cure: New Health Plan
EU - Animals in Europe, from wild and farmyard animals to domestic pets, could soon come under the remit of a proposed EU-wide animal health strategy. The aim is to put the onus on prevention rather than cure.

EC Acts on CAP Health Check and UK Reacts
EU - The European Commission today proposed to further modernise, simplify and streamline the Common Agricultural Policy and remove remaining restrictions on farmers to help them respond to growing demand for food.

EU Pig Prices: Europe's Glass Half-Full!
EU - This week sees good news! Europe's slaughter market seems to be in high spirits, reports Shweine.net.

Effects of Rising Food Prices Outlined by Commission
EU - The European Commission today adopted a Communication setting out potential policy responses to mitigate the effects of rising global food prices. The document will be discussed at the European Council on 19-20 June.

British Attack on EU Farm Policy Dismissed
BELGIUM - The current Slovenian presidency of the European Union on Monday challenged Britain's contention that the bloc's generous farm support system had helped fuel recent record food prices, writes EU Business.

EU Pig Prices: Stimulated By High-Pressure System!
EU - At present, the price increases look almost untamable in favour of EU pigs mature for slaughter.

New Biosecurity Products for a New World
EU - A company that specialises in solutions for safer feed and food, has chosen VIV Europe, to launch two new products which it says will benefit even the modest modern feed mills.

EU/Russia Meat Row Erupts
EU - The European Union's executive arm yesterday said that a Russian ban on European meat was disproportionate and should therefor be alleviated.

EU Pig Prices: Slaughter Market Sees Boost
EU - The EU is seeing a considerable boost in the slaughter market this week.