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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Belgium's first pork shipment heads to China following end of ban
A Belgian container of pig heads, ears and snouts had left for China — the first pork shipment from Belgium to China after six years since the lifting of China's embargo on Belgian pig and pork products.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Belgium's label to identify meat products for ensuring animal welfare beyond legal requirements
Belgium's new animal welfare label, "Better for animals", will be launched in 2024 as it seeks to recognise products that make extra efforts for animal welfare beyond the legal requirements.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Thailand bans poultry imports from Belgium and French provinces due to HPAI
Thailand has suspended poultry imports from Belgium and three provinces in France in a bid to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Philippines bans poultry imports from Belgium, France due to bird flu
In response to recent bird flu outbreaks in Belgium and France, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture declared an indefinite ban on imports of poultry and related products from both countries, including wild birds, The Star reported.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Bird flu outbreak hits poultry farm in Belgium, near French border
Belgium has reported the first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in the current season, KELO-TV reported.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Selko: Young Scientist Forum inspires future mycotoxin researchers in Antwerp, Belgium
Selko, Nutreco's feed additives brand, gathered next generation scientists during the World Mycotoxin Forum (WMF) 14th Conference in Antwerp, Belgium, to explore novel thoughts on managing mycotoxins and achieving more resilient food system ...
Monday, September 18, 2023
Selko convenes next-gen mycotoxin talent, shares global research in Antwerp, Belgium
During the World Mycotoxin Forum 14th Conference in Antwerp, Belgium, on October 9-11, Selko, Nutreco's feed additives brand, will share findings on mycotoxin prevalence around the globe and the efficacy of varied mitigation strategies.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Belgium updates process for permitting castration of male piglets
Belgium's Official Gazette has recently stated that the surgical castration of male piglets up to seven days old is now permitted by the manager of the pig farm, provided that a written agreement has been drawn up with the company veterinar ...
Monday, May 8, 2023
Belgium's feed production in 2022 sees biggest drop since 2011
Animal feed production in Belgium fell by 6% in 2022 to 6.7 million tonnes, the lowest level since 2011.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Belgium's farmers planted more spring grains, maize last year; pig inventory shrunk
Higher grain prices prompted farmers in Belgium to grow more spring grains and maize in 2022.
Monday, April 24, 2023
Belgium's antibiotic use in medicated feed cut by 84% in 2022 compared to decade ago
Belgium's animal feed sector has reduced the use of antibiotics in medicated feed by 84% in 2022 compared to 2011, thus surpassing the industry's goal of a 75% reduction by 2024.
Monday, February 27, 2023
Belgium's pig slaughter dropped nearly 10% last year
The number of pigs slaughtered in Belgium fell by almost 10% in 2022, to a level not seen in 30 years.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Belgium's FEBEV in cooperation to integrate pork indexes
Belgium's Federation of Belgian Meat (FEBEV) and Fenavian (the federation of meat products manufacturers) are cooperating to integrate their pork indexes.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Lesser pigs slaughtered in Belgium last December
Belgium saw a big drop in the number of pigs slaughtered last December.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Belgium's pig farmers once more excluded from making contributions to budget fund for animal health, product quality
Pig farmers in Belgium will again be exempted from contributing to the country's budget fund for the health and quality of animals and animal products.

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