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Bulgaria Halts German Meat Imports Over Disease Outbreak

Bulgaria Halts German Meat Imports Over Disease Outbreak

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Bulgaria has suspended meat and live animal imports from restricted areas of Brandenburg, Germany, following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, implementing strict border controls to protect its livestock industry.

UK Bans German Meat and Dairy Imports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

UK Bans German Meat and Dairy Imports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

The UK has banned imports of German meat and dairy products to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease after an outbreak near Berlin, aiming to protect its livestock industry and food security.

German Meat Exports At Risk: 
 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Strikes

German Meat Exports At Risk: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Strikes

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Germany's first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in nearly 40 years has severely disrupted meat and dairy exports, leading to trade restrictions outside the EU and urgent containment efforts to limit economic fallout.

Australia Breaks Records in Red Meat Exports for 2024

Australia Breaks Records in Red Meat Exports for 2024

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

Australia set a new record in 2024 by exporting 2.24 million tonnes of red meat across beef, lamb, mutton, and goatmeat, driven by strong global demand and favorable market conditions.

The Netherlands Faces Another Drop in Pig Numbers in 2025

The Netherlands Faces Another Drop in Pig Numbers in 2025

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

The Netherlands' pig population is expected to decline further in 2025 due to government regulations aimed at reducing nitrogen emissions, leading to farm closures and shifting market dynamics.

France Reports Bird Flu Outbreaks, Losing Disease-Free Status

France Reports Bird Flu Outbreaks, Losing Disease-Free Status

Published about 1 year ago in News

Martina Osmak, Director of Marketing

France has reported new bird flu outbreaks on two farms, losing its recently regained disease-free status and prompting concerns over trade restrictions and continued risks from migratory birds.