Shining a spotlight on moving and handling pigs 21 Dec 2020 Moving and handling pigs correctly is the right thing to do.
UK Government considers ending live animal exports for slaughter 3 Dec 2020 Environment Secretary George Eustice unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening.
China requires imported cold-chain food to undergo nucleic acid test before sale 3 Dec 2020 China’s Administration for Market Regulation now requires imported cold-chain food products to undergo a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 before any products can be sold in China.
UK vets grow wary as Brexit transition looms 30 Nov 2020 A new report from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) says that the UK veterinary profession is facing a triple threat from COVID-19, Brexit and exotic disease.
UK Government issues new advice on ear tags for livestock exporters 26 Nov 2020 The UK has changed its policy regarding ear tags for livestock exports and movements from Great Britain to the EU and Northern Ireland from 1 January.
China detects traces of coronavirus on frozen meat and packaging from global exporters 16 Nov 2020 The Chinese city of Jinan says that it has found coronavirus on beef and tripe and their packaging from Brazil, Bolivia and New Zealand, while two other provincial capitals detected traces of the virus on pork packaging from Argentina.…
Stalled Brexit negotiations threaten EU agri-food industry 19 Oct 2020 Members of the EU-wide agri-food sector welcome continued negotiations between the UK and EU, but ask for greater clarity and support when planning for the future relationship.
Industrial action at Australian port strains agriculture sector 29 Sep 2020 The recovery of Australia's farm sector has been thrown in jeopardy as crucial port reduces capacity as part of ongoing industrial action.
Time to invest in market-transport biosecurity 8 Sep 2020 Grow-finish farms are the last segment of hog production to enact strict biosecurity protocols. That needs to change, reports Mike Eisenmenger, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.
British meat industry highlights weaknesses in Brexit preparations 8 Sep 2020 New meat industry campaign exposes glaring weaknesses in Brexit preparations that puts £1.2 billion in trade at risk.
Food security and support to local farming should be key priorities for EU's agriculture policy 4 Sep 2020 The EU's Agriculture ministers should shore up local farming and food security while coronavirus risks are still high.
EU publishes updated Brexit guidance for companies 30 Aug 2020 The European Union has published a checklist for companies in both the EU and UK to ensure they are prepared for the 1 January 2021 deadline.
British vets call for "urgent clarity" on post-Brexit vet checks 21 Aug 2020 The British Veterinary Association warns that the government's lack of preparation in Brexit negotiations could have a "significant impact" on the movement of animals.
UK’s NPA warns that pandemic could shift countries towards trade protectionism 1 Aug 2020 The National Pig Association is concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic could result in a shift towards protectionism in international trade.
Argentina mulls trade deal with China that could overhaul pork production 30 Jul 2020 Argentina is nearing an initial trade agreement with China that could allow potential Chinese investments in local pork production.
European Parliament starts animal transport inquiry after reported welfare breaches 26 Jun 2020 The European Parliament will establish a 12-month inquiry committee investigating enforcement failures in animal transport.
Small abattoirs play a critical role in animal welfare 11 Jun 2020 New report outlines the decline of licensed slaughterhouses, raising transportation and welfare concerns.
Researchers investigate the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on UK food system 30 Apr 2020 The research, presented by Professor James Lowenberg-DeBoer, indicates that now is the time for researchers, agri-business and farmers to work together to understand how food supply chains can be shorter and more resilient.…
More than 150 plane loads of pigs needed to restock China's pig herd 2 Apr 2020 Six planes carrying more than 4,000 high-quality French breeding pigs have arrived in China so far this year, the first of an expected dozens of plane-loads as the world's top pork producer rebuilds its decimated hog herd.…
China braces for more export disruptions as COVID-19 spread chokes off international demand 1 Apr 2020 China's ports and shipping firms are bracing for a second wave of supply chain disruptions as the global spread of the novel coronavirus chokes off international demand.