Beef
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called for disbudding and dehorning of calves in the beef sector to be avoided "if possible".
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu viruses "pose an increasing threat," with the potential to adapt to humans and trigger...
The EFSA has contended that while cases of HPAI, or avian flu remain "low", surveillance is recommended ahead of the next influenza season.
Last year saw a five-fold increase in the number of outbreaks of ASF in domestic pigs in the EU compared to 2022, according to the EFSA.
Agri-Business
According to the The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), post-vaccination surveillance is "crucial" for detecting outbreaks of avian...
Levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances found in animals and animal-derived food remain low in the European Union
The rate of detections of bird flu viruses in wild birds in Europe has risen in recent weeks according to a new scientific study.
Environment
An insight was given into how Ireland is attempting to reduce its methane emissions in agriculture at a conference in Dublin yesterday
In a vote today, a proposal to renew the use of glyphosate for ten years did not receive the required majority from EU member states.
PAN has said today (September 11) that a recent study has shown two EU agencies 'dismissed' the cancer risk in glyphosate.
Glyphosate has been found 'in surface waters in 11 out of 12 European countries, according to a new report by PAN Europe.
The European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development will discuss the risks of glyphosate with the EFSA tomorrow.
Recommendations from the EFSA to improve the welfare of poultry could result in a fourfold increase in costs for farmers in that sector.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended that cages should be avoided in the poultry sector to enhance animal welfare.
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled...
The 'hazard' classification of glyphosate will be discussed at a meeting of the ECHA's committee for risk assessment today and tomorrow.
Intakes of energy, saturated fats, sodium and added sugars are too high in Europe, reducing them in food would help combat chronic diseases
The panel on Animal Health and Welfare of the EFSA has recently launched a consultation on Farm to Fork guidance concerning animal welfare.
There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the coronavirus (Covid-19), according to the EFSA.
Agri Politics
A five-year, mass vaccination programme is needed to eradicate Bluetongue in Europe, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Antimicrobial resistance is putting human and animal health in danger, the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety said.
The EFSA recently published its first EU summary report on the monitoring of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) in cattle, sheep and goats.
Strict enforcement of high levels of biosecurity measures is key to preventing bird flu outbreaks on poultry farms, according to the EFSA.
