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New method extracts antibiotic residue in food from animal sources
The method, developed by University of Cordoba researchers, could reportedly be used in food quality control laboratories to clean samples in a single step.
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Nando’s commits to improve chicken welfare standards across supply chain
The peri-peri chicken restaurant chain has committed to push its suppliers to improve welfare and slaughter standards, as well as to reduce its carbon footprint across its UK and Ireland supply chains.
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Livestock expansion increases risk of pandemics, study warns
The study set out to trace global patterns of livestock expansion, biodiversity and infectious diseases in order to determine their possible links.
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“Ground-breaking” bovine TB vaccine field trials given the go ahead
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) cattle vaccination trials are set to take place in England and Wales, with the potential to prevent 40,000 cattle from being slaughtered each year, better support farming communities and reduce the need for such rigorous food safety checks.
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Mitigation of greenhouse gases in dairy cattle through genetic selection
A study has set targets to reduce methane production by dairy cattle by 20 percent in 10 years through selective breeding.
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FSA launches consultation on revised wild game guidance
The consultation has been launched about revised guidance for hunters and retailers on the safe handling, preparation and supply of wild game and wild game meat.
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USDA provides update on investigation following beef plant closures
USDA has released a report on its ongoing investigation to examine the economic impacts of the 2019 Tyson beef plant fire and as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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KFC project to create “world’s first laboratory-produced chicken nuggets”
The chicken nuggets will reportedly be as close as possible in both taste and appearance to the original KFC product, while being more environmentally friendly to produce than ordinary meat.
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Urgent action needed to halt spread of deadly pig disease
The World Organisation for Animal Health and the Food and Agricultural Organization have come together to try and halt the global spread of African Swine fever - the deadly pig disease already impacting the pork industry in 51 countries.
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Study reveals scale of illegal soy and beef exports from Brazil to EU
A peer-reviewed report has revealed that large quantities of head and up to one-fifth of Brazil's surging soy exports to the European Union are tainted by illegal deforestation.
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Animal farming “single most risky human behaviour,” warns ProVeg report
The report has called for urgent changes to the global food system in order to prevent future outbreaks such as COVID-19.
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Diversity in the Trade and Agriculture Commission
Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
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Huge missed opportunity for British meat industry, says BMPA
BMPA has stated that the Government's decision not to apply for BSE Negligible Risk Status will see the British meat industry lose out on millions.
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Scientists develop parasite detection system for poultry farms
Blood-feeding livestock mites which cause health implications for animals and economic loss for farmers and producers can be detected with a wearable sensor technology nicknamed ‘fitbits for chickens.’
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Doctors call for US to phase out live animal markets
In an effort to shut down all US live animal markets and protect people against future zoonotic outbreaks, the Physicians Committee filed a legal Petition for Rulemaking with Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, the US Surgeon General.
