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Guatemala seeks to be declared free from classical swine fever
The country is self-declared free of the disease; it is now working for international certification to consolidate its status and strengthen swine health.
Brazil: Protocols for the use of biogas and biomethane in road transport in Paraná
Paraná, the country's leading producer of animal protein, is strategically moving towards energy transition and the decarbonization of production processes.
Ecuador promotes swine production with technical seminar in Cotopaxi
More than 100 swine producers from Cotopaxi province participated in the technical seminar organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG).
Italy: National Quality System for Animal Welfare (SQBNA)
The National Quality System for Animal Welfare (SQBNA) certifies finishing pigs over 50 kg raised outdoors.
France launches the voluntary, collaborative initiative “Demain le Porc”
To highlight the strengths of the French swine industry and formalize and reinforce its commitments to societal expectations, INAPORC has launched a collective social responsibility initiative: "Demain Le Porc."
Brazil: Embrapa presents Sustainable Pig Farming Project
The initiative aims to develop sustainability metrics and indicators suited to Brazil's reality and increase the sector's competitiveness and access to markets.
U.S. updates guidelines for husbandry, environment claims on meat labels
Updated guideline makes recommendations to strengthen documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat product labeling.
€20 million Danish State aid scheme approved to support higher pig welfare
The European Commission has approved a Danish scheme to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.
EFSA evaluates the use of high expansion foam for stunning and killing pigs
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a scientific opinion on the use of high expansion foam to stun and kill pigs and poultry.
Denmark's latest animal welfare report
The proportion of controlled pig herds that have received a sanction is just over 30%.
The Netherlands seeks to ban use of electric prods in livestock
The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.
Denmark improves piglet survival rate
Piglet mortality has been reduced by almost one percent.
Germany approves amendment to the Animal Protection Act
The amendment of the Animal Protection Act will include legal and enforcement changes in the area of animal welfare.
WelFarmers: European project to award best practice in pig welfare
The EU-funded project ‘WelFarmers’, involving 17 partners from 8 European countries, will award farms with best practices in animal welfare and disseminate the results.
Denmark launches initiatives for improved animal welfare
This will form the basis for Denmark's first animal welfare agreement.