Zootechny
40 news found
ZootechnyLivestock: Collapse of Heads Across the European Union
More marked decrease for cattle. Sheep, goats and pigs also down
In 2024, the European Union had 132 million pigs, 72 million cattle, 57 million sheep and 10 million goats. According to Eurostat, compared to the previous year, all livestock populations decreased: the... more
ZootechnyWhat would a world without cattle be like?
Documentary film "World Without Cows" presented at the European Parliament/Video
Today, livestock farming is often indicated as one of the main causes of climate change and other global crises. Many environmental activists and especially animal rights activists are calling for an end... more
ZootechnyLivestock: An unprecedented appeal to Europe
125 organizations call for a strategy to valorize animal proteins on a scientific basis/Annex
An unprecedented initiative, an appeal launched by 125 European organizations (breeders, producers, industrialists, professional and inter-professional organizations, consortia, scholars and academics):... more
ZootechnyFoot-and-mouth disease: first outbreak in Europe in 14 years
Disease in a farm in Germany, where no cases had been found since 1988
After 14 years, foot-and-mouth disease is back in Europe. An outbreak has been detected on a buffalo farm in the Märkisch-Oderland region of Brandenburg. The announcement was made on Friday, January 10... more
ZootechnyEuropean Parliament: Intergroup for sustainable livestock farming is born
A new reference point to bridge the gap between politics and the needs of breeders
The European Parliament has officially established the Intergroup on Sustainable Livestock Farming, supported by numerous MEPs from different countries and the main political groups. This initiative represents... more
ZootechnyFarmers to von der Leyen: "No to campaigns against animal derivatives"
European Livestock Voice submits three recommendations to EU Commission on "Strategic Dialogue" /Annex
European Livestock Voice (Elv) is seeking full agreement with Ursula von der Leyen . The campaign launched by 11 European livestock groups to restore a "balanced debate" on meat and dairy has sent an open... more
ZootechnyAnimal welfare. EFSA: soothe pain during felling
According to the European authority, animals should not regain consciousness before slaughter /Annex
If not stunned effectively, small ruminants such as sheep and goats can experience severe pain and fear when killed. According to the latest opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on animal... more
NewsGrana Padano Dop and Prosecco Doc showcased in London
From 12 to 16 June for the 20th anniversary of Taste of London, the event dedicated to food excellence
Grana Padano, PDO cheese and Prosecco DOC will be present from today until 16 June in London to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Taste of London, an event that has now become a reference point for... more
ZootechnyFESASS: Scordamaglia elected vice-president
"In the coming years the organization can and must play a fundamental role in Europe", says the new appointee
During the general assembly of the European Federation for Animal Health and Sanitary Safety (FESASS) Luigi Scordamaglia , CEO of Filiera Italia, was unanimously elected new vice-president of FESASS with... more
ZootechnyEurostat: animal production estimated to decline (-1%) in the EU
In 2024, France should confirm the record in beef (2.7 million heads)
In the fourth quarter, Spain would achieve the record in pigs (13.6 million heads) and, in the second half of the year, in sheep (over 4.5 million) more
ZootechnyTaste of Italy 2 acquires 55% of Avantea Srl
The company involved in the transaction operates in the assisted reproduction of competition horses
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector and managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, has acquired 55% of Avantea S.r.l. with the aim of boosting its growth also... more
ZootechnyGenetics: Argentina will export bovine embryos to the 5 EEA countries
That is, Armenia, Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. After 12 years an agreement was reached
In recent days the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU, Economic Union between Armenia, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, inspired by the integration between the countries of the European... more
ZootechnyPrecision livestock: MSD Animal Health and Italian Breeders Association agreement
A new data platform will allow the monitoring of various indicators including those of animal welfare
The zootechnics of the future is rapidly approaching, and it does so in the name of sustainability and the best use of the most advanced technologies, bringing together important companies operating in... more
ZootechnyFeed. Hub 100% Italian capital is born
Cai Nutrition brings together 4 companies with an annual turnover of more than 150 million euros
A feed hub with 100% Italian capital to contribute to the economic and environmental sustainability of livestock farming, two key aspects for the growth of national livestock farming. Cai Nutrizione SpA... more
ZootechnyUngulates: transmissible spongiform encephalopathies declining in 2022
Six more cases of scrapie: Italy, Spain and Portugal among the most affected countries /EFSA attachment
In 2022, the scenario regarding transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in domestic and non-domestic ungulates remained substantially unchanged. This is reported by monitoring carried out by the... more
ZootechnyEmissions from livestock farming: EU negotiators findagreement
IED measures excluded cattle breeding
On the green transition applied to agro-industrial plants, the negotiators of the European Parliament and the European Council have reached a provisional agreement on the revision of the Industrial Emissions... more
ZootechnyInalca and Corteva Agriscience together for sustainable livestock farming
Pilot project to reduce emissions from fodder to feed cattle
The results of regenerative agriculture techniques, aimed at reducing the environmental impact in the cultivation of feed for cattle, were presented at Ecomondo more
ZootechnyMore compact European breeders: Selma was born
Organizations from six countries among the members of the beef, sheep and goat meat supply chain
In a historic move, major European livestock and meat sector organisations, including Interbev (France), Febev (Belgium), Edok (Greece), OI Intercarneitalia (Italy), Provacuno and Interovic (Spain) and... more
ZootechnyLamb of Sardinia PGI: record turnover of 44 million euros
The Consortium is the first in Europe in terms of turnover in sheep meat
With 44 million euros, Sardinia is the first sheep meat consortium in Europe by turnover. This is the Consortium for the protection of Sardinian PGI Lamb (Contas) as emerged from the data presented this... more
ZootechnyAustralia: goodbye "eggs in a cage"?
It is expected to be abolished by 2036, however, many farmers are on a war footing
Caged eggs could be phased out across Australia by 2036. Agriculture ministers are meeting to discuss and eventually adopt standards and welfare guidelines for Australian poultry. The regulatory framework... more
ZootechnyCattle: Argentina launches "genetic" business with Costa Rica
The road to Caribbean markets is also opening up for the country, thanks to the agreement with Barbados
The Argentine Ministry of Agriculture, Breeding and Fishing announced the opening of two new markets for the bovine sector. These are Barbados, which has allowed the entry of meat, and Costa Rica, which... more
ZootechnyEmissions: EU Environment Commission includes intensive farming
The vote was the opposite of last month's Agriculture Commission
As regards the directive on industrial emissions, the Environment Commission of the European Parliament has disavowed the Agriculture Commission which a month ago had voted against (see EFA News). Cattle... more
ZootechnyFrance. Court of Auditors: cattle farms to be resized
According to the court, they are responsible for 11.8% of CO2 emissions throughout the country
Even in France, cattle breeding has to deal with its detractors. In a very recent report, the French Court of Auditors strongly urged a net reduction in activity for the entire sector, producer - according... more
ZootechnyDublin Declaration: over a thousand scientists adhere to it
Published the Proceedings of the World Project on the Benefits of Meat Production /Annex
Published in Animal Frontiers, the official journal of the American Society of Animal Science, of the European Federation of Animal Sciences and of the American Meat Science Association, the official proceedings... more
ZootechnyEFSA: more space in cattle and poultry farms
Scientific opinion expressed in view of a legislative proposal from the EU Commission /Annex
Dairy cows, ducks, geese and quail need more space and improved housing according to animal welfare recommendations published today in two new scientific opinions by the European Food Safety Authority... more
ZootechnyEuropean Parliament: Comagri "saves" cattle farms
Approved the exclusion of the sector from the reform of the obligations on industrial emissions
The vote in the Environment Commission is now expected at the end of May. more
ZootechnyEFSA: to improve the conditions of calves on farms
New recommendation in view of the EU reform on animal welfare /Annex
After intervening assertively on chicken farms (see EFA News), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) forwarded a series of similar indications in the bovine sector. “Veal calves should be housed i... more
ZootechnySwine fever, China tries to throw water on fire
A report gives a less alarmist assessment of the disease in the nation
After repeated warnings about the spotty spread of swine fever, now China is stepping in and trying to allay fears. The recent spike in outbreaks of African swine fever may already be under control, government... more
ZootechnyStop the mutilations and cages for European chickens?
This is EFSA's opinion, according to which the EC should review the current legislation /Annexes
Avoid the practice of mutilation, food restriction and the use of cages. This is the recommendation that comes from the scientists of EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) to improve the welfare of broiler... more
ZootechnyChina: cloned three "super cows"
Beijing's goal is to drastically reduce cattle imports
It's time for cattle cloning in China. From Beijing comes news of three "super cows" capable of producing an exceptional amount of milk, all three successfully cloned. Chinese state media report this,... more
ZootechnyUsa: cattle down 3% in one year
The number of dairy cows increases but the calves decrease
There were 89.3 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2023, according to the Cattle report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics S... more
ZootechnyEnvironment, farms aim to reduce emissions
In nutrition, one of the keys to reducing the impact of methane thanks to natural supplements
Interview with Prof. Carlo Angelo Sgoifo Rossi, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences of the University of Milan.Producing more meat, especially in areas of the world where there is still... more
ZootechnyAfrican swine fever: information campaign extended to other countries
EFSA targets farmers in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Estonia, Hungary and Romania
Last summer, EFSA launched an important awareness campaign on the disease in south-eastern Europe. The campaign was conducted in collaboration with the local authorities of countries classified as "areas... more
ZootechnyFood and farming: who decides the future for Europe?
Online event scheduled for May 5th/Video
The Farm to Fork strategy sets the general principles for the future of our food system, but on what basis? more
ZootechnyEnvironment: Italian farms will be "zero carbon" in 10 years
The study on the impacts of Italian zootechnics by Georgofili Academy/Attached document
The contribution of Italian zootechnics to greenhouse gas emissions is modest and constantly decreasing, representing 5.2% of the national total. Ammonia emissions are down. Real water footprint numbers have been published: 100-300 liters of water for one liter of milk, and 500-1000 liters of water for 1 kg of meat. more
ZootechnyEU on meat: "We will not reduce consumption, no to imported products"
European Commission reply the question by Hermann Tertsch
EFA News publishes the written answer of Mr Wojciechowski in full on behalf of the European Commission. (8.2.2021)No specific targets or objectives have been set in the Farm to Fork Strategy in relation... more
Economy and financeBreeding and climate change: the final report of Life Forage4Climate project
Techniques to reduce GHG emissions and increase soil carbon uptake/Report attached
Everyday we have signs of the climate that is changing: temperatures higher than the seasonal average, extreme events such as water bombs and heat waves and agriculture pays the consequences, with droughts... more
MeatsGlobal meat market 2020: the FAO outlook
337.3 million tons (-0.5%) produced, expected drop in production, mainly in Asia due to PSA
Attached is the FAO "Food Outlook - Biannual Report on Global Food Markets" more
Studies and researchSlaughter of cattle: assessment of welfare problems
Efsa: 40 hazards identified that could occur during killing
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has published an assessment of the welfare of cattle at the time of slaughter based on current scientific studies and research. The recent scientific opinion is part... more
Press releaseFeed4Future carbon neutral offering now available for Skretting customers
First-to-market low impact feed now available for Italian farmers, taking Italian aquaculture to new levels of sustainability
Feed4Future is born, the innovative carbon neutral line feeds by Skretting based on raw materials and by-products from the food industry. About a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are generated... more