Poland modifies the law on the use of GMO in feed
Its entry into force as of January 1st, 2019 would have contributed to the damage of the competitiveness of animal production.
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Auditors publish background paper on EU animal welfare measures
The European Court of Auditors is currently examining whether action by the European Commission and the Member States has made an effective contribution to achieving the EU's animal welfare objectives.
Italy will collect data from pig farms to minimise antimicrobial resistances
The Directorate-General of Animal Health and Drugs of Italy has financed a multidisciplinary project with the aim of identifying and collecting indicators for the classification of the farms according to the level of risk for the development of antimicrobial resistances.
USDA requests comments on proposed revision to pork grade standards
The last revision to the pork standards occurred in 1985.
What is the future holding for the use of antibiotics and the fight against resistance?
Community legislation on veterinary medicinal products and medicated feed is currently being reviewed with the aim of contributing to the reduction of antimicrobial resistance. The points of debate of these regulations are...
Italy launches measures to limit the use of antibiotics in animals
The Italian Chamber of Deputies has approved a series of initiatives aimed at curbing resistance to antibiotics.
The short-term challenges of the European pig production
Mr. Antonio Tavares, president of the COPA-COGECA, tells us about the current challenges for the European pig sector: the European Commission wants to ban tail docking within 3 years, but nevertheless, it does not plan legislative changes regarding castration.
Bulgaria will be able to export live pigs to the EU again
After a ban of 10 years, Bulgaria will be able to export live pigs to the EU again, according to the information provided by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency
Map of new restriction areas in Poland due to ASF
The situation of the disease as of 11 October according to the data of the Ministry of Agriculture of Poland is as follows...
Lombardy and Piedmont will be able to apply more slurry than that allowed by the Directive
The exception will allow the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont to apply up to 250 kg N/ha and year from swine slurry and cattle dung.
Portugal creates the Milk and Pork Crisis Cabinet
The Portuguese Government published in the "Diário da República" Order No. 644/2016 establishing the creation of the Milk and Pork Crisis Cabinet (GCLS).
WTO trade ministers move to eliminate agriculture export subsidies
Director-General Roberto Azevêdo hailed as the “most significant outcome on agriculture” in the organization’s 20-year history.
A VAT reduction causes an increase in meat consumption in Romania
Romanian government's decision to reduce VAT for meat and products from 24% to 9% resulted in an increase in the sale of meat.
PPA: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia appeal for a higher freedom for the circulation of pigs
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia appealed to the Commissioner Mr. Andriukaitis for a higher freedom for the circulation of pigs beteween these countries.
European Union: specific rules for the official controls for detecting the presence of trichinella in meat have been published
This regulation entails a consolidation of all the previous legislation regarding this matter and it abolishes previous legislations such as Regulation (EU) 2075/2005, including its subsequent modifications.
European Union: more areas subject to control measures due to the presence of ASF
The areas in which animal health control measures against ASF are applied have been modified in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.