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Latest industry news and updates from the meatborsa team.
Mammalian Tuberculosis: What Meat Professionals Should Know
Mammalian TB is a slow-spreading but serious disease in livestock that affects animal health, human safety, and meat trade.
Cultivated Meat Deemed Permissible for Muslims, with Conditions
A leading Islamic legal body has ruled that Muslims may consume cultivated meat if it meets specific Sharia-based requirements.
Too Many Elephants? Zimbabwe Plans to Thin the Herd and Share the Meat
Zimbabwe will kill around 50 elephants in a wildlife reserve to manage overpopulation, with the meat distributed to local communities and the ivory retained by the state.
270 Jobs Lost as SA Pork Plant Closes
A pork processing plant in Port Wakefield will shut down in early 2026, leaving hundreds unemployed due to supply shortages and market changes.
Did Early Humans Smoke Meat to Survive?
New research suggests early humans may have used fire to preserve meat nearly one million years ago—not just to cook it.
Toxic Meat Still on the Market in Eastern Switzerland Despite PFAS Concerns
Meat with harmful levels of PFAS chemicals is still being sold in eastern Switzerland, as authorities argue existing safety measures are enough despite health concerns.
Where Did the Cows Go? Uruguay’s $350 Million Disappearing Act
Thousands of investors in Uruguay bought into a cattle scheme—only to discover their cows might never have existed.
JD Super Expands Imported Meat Offerings Through Global Partnerships
JD Super is expanding its imported meat selection in China through new partnerships with international suppliers.
Behind the Label: What “Fresh” Meat Really Means in Serbia
Serbia is introducing new labeling rules to reveal the true age of meat sold as “fresh,” but experts warn that without stronger enforcement and support for local farms, the deeper problems in the meat industry will remain.
Egypt's 2025 Eid al-Adha Meat Strategy: Balancing Demand and Affordability
Egypt is implementing a multifaceted approach to stabilize meat supply and prices during Eid al-Adha 2025, addressing rising demand and economic challenges.
Screwworm Threat Looms Over U.S. Beef Supply Chain
A flesh-eating parasite is advancing through Mexico, threatening U.S. cattle imports and driving up beef prices.
Newcastle Disease: A Serious Threat to Your Flock
Newcastle disease is a deadly and fast-spreading virus that hits poultry hard—causing sudden death, breathing trouble, nervous symptoms, and major losses—even in vaccinated birds.