Pig/Poultry
EFSA: Avian flu cases decline in Europe but surveillance advised
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has contended that while cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or avian flu...
EFSA
Pig/Poultry
2023 saw 5-fold increase in ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs in EU
Last year saw a five-fold increase in the number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs in...
Agri Health
EFSA: Surveillance is 'crucial' in detecting bird flu
According to the The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), post-vaccination surveillance is “crucial” for detecting outbreaks of avian influenza and...
Agri-Business
EFSA: Levels of veterinary drug residues in food 'remain low'
Levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances found in animals and animal-derived food “remain low” in the European...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu report: Higher risk 'expected' in coming months in Europe
The rate of detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI/bird flu) viruses in wild birds in Europe has risen in...
Environment
'Methane does not need to reach net zero'- Thorne
An insight was given into how Ireland is attempting to reduce its methane emissions in agriculture at a conference in...
Environment
Glyphosate renewal proposal fails to get EU approval
In a vote today (Friday, October 13), a proposal to renew the use of glyphosate for 10 years did not...
Environment
Two EU agencies 'dismissed' cancer risk in glyphosate claim action group
Two EU agencies ‘dismissed’ the cancer risk in glyphosate despite the results of a new scientific survey, according to the...
Agri-Business
Call for glyphosate ban in EU to protect water quality
Glyphosate has been found in surface waters in 11 out of 12 European countries, even during the end of the...
Agri-Business
EU agri committee to discuss risks of glyphosate use
The European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development will discuss the risks of glyphosate use with the European Food Safety...
Pig/Poultry
EFSA proposals 'could increase poultry farmer costs fourfold'
Recommendations from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to improve the welfare of poultry could result in a fourfold increase...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry: EFSA recommends cage-free farming systems
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended that cages should be avoided in the poultry sector to enhance animal...
Beef
Research: Aged meat does not pose more risk than fresh meat
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, European...
Environment
Hazard status of glyphosate to be discussed at EU level today
The ‘hazard’ classification of glyphosate will be discussed at a meeting of the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) committee for risk...
Agri-Business
EU food safety authority identifies key nutrients for public health
Intakes of energy, saturated fats, sodium, and added sugars/free sugars are too high in Europe, so reducing them in food...
Agri-Business
Consultation on animal welfare under Farm to Fork guidance launched
The panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently launched an open...
Agri-Business
No evidence that food can transmit Covid-19 - EFSA
There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19),...
Agri Politics
'5-year vaccination programme needed to eradicate Bluetongue'
A five-year, mass vaccination programme is needed to eradicate Bluetongue in Europe, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)....