Horsemeat: learning the lessons of an avoidable crisis
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Russia and Kazakhstan face foot-and-mouth threat
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A series of major outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been registered in the territory of the Customs Union in the first weeks of June. Three outbreaks were detected in the East Kazakhstan Oblast of Kazakhstan and one in the Karachay-Cherkessia republic of Russia. According to preliminary data, more than... Related news |
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Charities urge investors to change animal welfare policies
International banks and credit agencies are investing in agricultural companies that are failing to meet EU standards for the humane treatment of animals, according to a co-report released by three animal welfare charities.
US bill introduces poultry inspection amendment
The US House Appropriations Committee has adopted a number of amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bill, which funds agricultural services, including food safety and animal health.
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