The EU published some important amendments relating to ratite meat importation into the EU earlier this year. You can read on line or download the changes that have been made – in your own language here. The document is entitled: … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 86 As the title suggests, this section discussed the interrelationships between animal and human health. Below is a simplistic diagram outlining the interrelationships between human and animal diseases. The table below provides some estimated costs of disease outbreaks … Continue reading →
Newletter No. 78 – Item 4 We regularly discuss the use of certification schemes that increasingly form part of the marketing strategies of our potential buyers. The EU published a document entitled: “Agricultural Product Quality Policy: Impact Assessment. Annex D, … Continue reading →
Newsletter No 55 – Item 3 & 4 An important element of any assurance scheme is the Veterinary Health Plan. The Veterinary Health Plan (VHP) is a requirement of most Farm Assurance Schemes and retailers “codes of practice”. The VHP … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 22 – January 2005 Item 4 The following is the opening statement of a document entitled “Factors Affecting Poultry Meat Quality” produced by Julie K. Northcutt a scientist from The University of Georgia: Quote: Before poultry meat quality … Continue reading →
