Vaccines and Microbials to Control E.Coli
Since E.Coli 0157 was recognised as a serious food safety issue in the 1980's following a poisoning outbreak in the US in hamburgers, there have been numerous attempts to institute controls, writes TheMeatSite senior Editor, Chris Harris.

Traces of Success at Himmerlandskød
Danish meat processing company, Himmerlandskød (Himmerland Meat), is enjoying notable success, with positive media coverage and praise from the Danish Minister of Food. The employees are happy, and sales are high. All this results from a mix of visionary...

Pig Meat Outlook in Australia to 2014-15
Pig production is expected to increase from the present 329,000 tonnes to 338,000 tonnes by 2014-15, according to James Fell in Australian Commodities report for March 2010 from ABARE.

EU-27 - Livestock and Products Semi-Annual 2010
According to the latest GAIN Report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Bluetongue continues to remain widespread in the European Union, but most commercial herds have acquired immunity through past infections as well as from vaccinations. Meanwhile,...

Poultry Outlook in Australia to 2014-15
Output from the poultry meat industry is expected to continue to increase by around four per cent annually throughout the forecast period to 2014-15, according to James Fell in Australian Commodities report for March 2010 from ABARE.

Financial Crisis Still Hurting US Beef Trade
Long term cattle supplies in the US are going to fall by another one to 1.5 per cent over this year, writes TheMeatSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Healthy Food, Convenience and New EU Laws
Long term forecasts for worldwide meat consumption predict continued strong growth. Due to the fact that processed foods are always seasoned, and that a number of technological agents are used in meat production, the mood in the industry is positive.

Future Of CAP Post 2013
With talks on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in full swing, Charlotte Johnston, TheMeatSite junior editor speaks with Tom Hind, Head of Economics and International Affairs for the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to find out what post...

US Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook - February 2010
according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) February 2010 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook.

UK Poultry and Poultrymeat Statistics - February 2010
By Defra. This monthly publication combines the UK Hatcheries Survey and Poultry Slaughterhouse Survey results together with other Defra statistics, and trade data. It includes data to December 2009.

Handling and Transport of Pigs - A Report to the Industry
This article by Penny Lawlis, Humane Standards Officer at OMAFRA, provides tips on improvement of transport of pigs from the producers' perspective as well as that of the pig's.

Studies Step up Battle Against Illegal Growth Promoters
Due to the economic benefits that can be gained from the use of illegal growth promoters in beef cattle, their illegal administration continues, writes TheMeatSite senior editor Chris Harris.

International Meat Review - 18 February 2010
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) recently issued US red meat trade statistics for December 2009 and for the year end.

2009 Irish Livestock Supplies Reviewed
Total cattle disposals in 2009 were four per cent higher than previous year levels at just 1.9 million head, writes Peter Duggan, Strategic Information Services, Bord Bia.

New Automation Solutions for Greater Efficiency
Traceability along the entire meat-processing chain is of vital importance in terms of quality management.