Philippines - Agency seeks additional funds to finance upgrade of 12 slaughterhouses next year
The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) is eyeing to upgrade 12 slaughterhouse facilities in the country.
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Transmission of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus among pigs during transportation from farm to abattoir
Pigs can become MRSA positive in the short period of time during transportation from the farm to stunning at the abattoir.
Massive yes to Danish Crown A/S
Danish Crown’s Board of Representatives today voted massively in favour of the formation of a limited company.
Danish Crown acquires German pig slaughterhouse
Danish Crown has signed a contract to acquire the German slaughterhouse D&S Fleisch.
Thompson’s tip: Slap-dash slap marking?
Slap marking is an important method of identifying pigs. These days, besides identifying pigs for payment the slap mark is used to categorise the pig for ZNCP salmonella scores and the British Pig Health Scheme, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd.
Germany – Increase in numbers of slaughter hogs and piglets
Although the German pig herd has shrunk over the past couple of years, German producers are importing increasing numbers of slaughter hogs and piglets from other countries, in particular Denmark.
USA - Availability of Compliance Guide for Mobile Slaughter Units
As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the availability of the compliance guide for mobile slaughter units.
USA - USDA study shows gaps in livestock production, small slaughter plants
USDA unveiled a gap analysis study today that maps the locations of small livestock producers by county and compares production to the availability of small slaughter processing facilities as well as rendering plants.
Temple Grandin: Carbon Dioxide Stunning of Pigs
Temple Grandin explains humane slaughter methods to insure good animal welfare at the pork processing plant.
Mexico – Construction of biggest slaughterhouse in Latin America
The complex, which covers 4,000 m2 and which for its type and capacity is unique in Mexico and all of Latin America, will have the capacity to process 1,000 head of cattle and 2,000 pigs per shift and represents a total investment of over 700 million pesos.
Temple Grandin: Electric Stunning of Pigs and Sheep
Temple Grandin explains humane slaughter methods to insure good animal welfare at the pork processing plant.
Danish Crown cuts jobs across Denmark
Danish Crown has today initiated negotiations with the employees on the cutting of a total of 580 jobs.
USA - Notice on Humane Handling of Livestock Slaughter
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 19-10: Humane Handling Activities and Documentation in Livestock Slaughter Establishments.
Israel - More pigs slaughtered than cattle
According to data collected in recent years by the Ministry of Agriculture, each year about 130 thousand head of cattle and sheep are slaughtered, compared with 180 thousand pigs.
Ireland - Pig slaughtering dropped last year
According to Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures, 2.61 million pigs were processed in 2007, 2.57 million in 2008 and this dropped to 2.42 million in 2009.
Australia: Young abattoir closure leaves pork producers in the lurch
It was the only meatworks in the region licensed to kill pigs for the export market.