slaughtering

Slaughter increase in Germany just around the corner

Published: October 10, 2022

Ian Banks, Editor of theSauerReport, reports on the situation in Germany and the anticipation of a jump in slaughtering when the weather shifts.

Marfrig unit damaged by fire back in operation

Published: January 4, 2019

The meat processor’s unit located in Mineiros, Brazilian state of Goiania, has returned to full capacity after being hit by a fire in October.

Marfrig to expand productivity by 25%

Published: July 5, 2017

The Brazilian meatpacker has confirmed it will resume operations in its plant located in the city of Mirassol D’Oeste, in the state of Mato Grosso, as from mid-July. The processing unit has a daily slaughtering and deboning capacity of approximately 1,100 heads of cattle.

Animal welfare to be discussed at London Sustainability Conference

Published: October 1, 2015

Brands and retailers are facing increasing pressure to commit to policies regarding animal product sourcing and related welfare issues. This may include animal husbandry and farming practices, geographical origin, and slaughtering practices.

Is “Ag-Gag” ing morally correct?

Published: July 28, 2014

“Ag-Gag” is journalist speak for “anti-whistle blower” laws. They are being used in the US to restrict people from entering an animal or research centre with the intent to commit a criminal act or defame the facility”. This came to my attention when reading that Australia is also to consider the introduction of similar legislation; is this becoming the norm?