Millennials Drive a Meat Boom
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
This blog explains the risks, symptoms, prevention strategies, and public health recommendations for protecting humans and animals from HPAI A(H5N1).
Hungary’s Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Hungary has implemented strict containment measures, including culling, movement restrictions, and testing, to control the recent Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak.
Germany Regains Foot-and-Mouth Disease-Free Status
Germany controlled a rare foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, so it is now officially disease-free again, allowing exports to restart and trade to recover.
What is Halal Meat?
The Ultimate Guide to Halal Meat: Buying, Selling, Processing, and Trading