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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