What is Bluetongue?
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
What do you need to know about the disease entering European countries?
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Germany: Top Agriculture Minister Candidate Steps Down Amid Activist Protests
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A leading candidate for Germany’s agriculture minister withdrew after activist protests targeted his environmental record and private property, prompting political and public debate.
Understanding Anthrax: What You Need to Know
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Anthrax might sound like something from a science fiction movie, but it's a real disease that still affects animals — and sometimes people — around the world.
Millennials Drive a Meat Boom
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Despite rising costs, U.S. millennials—responsible for 62% of the 500 million-package increase in meat sales in 2024—are fueling a major protein boom through home cooking, convenience, and a growing demand for transparency in food sourcing.
Equine Infectious Anemia: What is it?
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
A lifelong, blood-borne viral disease of equids with no vaccine or cure, requiring strict surveillance, biosecurity, and vector control to prevent transmission and protect equine populations.
UK Lifts Ban on German Meat and Dairy Imports
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The UK now allows meat and dairy imports from most of Germany after international authorities confirmed the country has contained its foot-and-mouth outbreak to a limited area.
Slovakia Faces First Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak in 50 Years
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Slovakia has launched urgent containment efforts, including mass culling and vaccination, after confirming its first cases of foot-and-mouth disease in over 50 years.
USDA Pushes to Increase Meat Processing Line Speeds
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
The USDA’s decision to allow faster meat processing line speeds is drawing criticism from labor and food safety advocates who warn it could increase worker injuries and weaken safety monitoring by ending certain data reporting requirements.
What Makes Meat Kosher (or Not)? A Comprehensive Guide
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
Kosher meat must come from specific animals and be slaughtered, processed, and prepared according to Jewish dietary laws to ensure compliance with kashrut.
China Renews U.S. Pork and Poultry Export Approvals—But Beef Remains in Limbo
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
China has extended export approvals for U.S. pork and poultry plants, easing trade concerns, while leaving beef exports uncertain amid market oversupply.
U.S. Meat Exports to China in Jeopardy
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
China's failure to renew import licenses for over 1,000 U.S. meat companies threatens billions in exports, escalating trade tensions and forcing American producers to seek alternative markets.
Understanding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1)
Published about 1 year ago in News
Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing
This blog explains the risks, symptoms, prevention strategies, and public health recommendations for protecting humans and animals from HPAI A(H5N1).