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Thursday, September 22, 2022
Bird flu discovered in poultry farm at Limburg province, Belgium
Belgium's Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said they have detected an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm at Bocholt, in the Belgian province of Limburg, The Brussels Times reported.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Swine and cattle numbers in Belgium decrease slightly
Data published by Belgium's federal statistical service, Statbel, showed cattle numbers in the country decreased by 25,000 last year or 1.1% lower to 2.3 million animals, while swine numbers dropped 2.5% lower to 6 million, The Brussels Tim ...
Monday, July 4, 2022
Philippines' chicken supply eases with lifting of import ban on poultry products from Belgium
The decision of the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) to lift a temporary import ban on poultry products from Belgium is seen easing chicken supply and price issues in the country.
Monday, January 3, 2022
Applications for aquaculture research stay at Belgium's Ghent University now open
Applications for several €15,000 (US$17,015) aquaculture scholarship places at Belgium’s Ghent University are now open.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Belgium's Flemish government to set aside funds for pork marketing, support for pig farmers
The Flemish government of the Flemish Region of Belgium has decided to allocate additional funds to Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Board (VLAM) and Belpork for pork marketing and support for pig farmers.
Monday, November 8, 2021
Belgium's pig farmers not required to contribute to national budget fund
Pig farmers in Belgium will be exempted from contributing to the country's budget fund for the health and quality of animals and animal products this year.
Monday, October 18, 2021
South Korea ends suspension of importing pork from Belgium
South Korea has opened its doors to pork from Belgium following a three-year suspension.
Monday, October 11, 2021
Belgium's pig sector to introduce animal welfare label
Belgium's pig sector will soon introduce its own animal welfare label that allows retailers to offer their customers local pork that has been guaranteed to be produced according to animal welfare standards that exceed the statutory standard ...
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Columbi Salmon to build RAS salmon farm in Belgium
Columbi Salmon chief executive officer Anders Hagen said his company is proceeding with its plan to build an recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) Atlantic salmon farm in Belgium.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
ForFarmers to expand feed mill in Izegem, Belgium
ForFarmers will be increasing the storage capacity of its feed mill in Izegem, Belgium.
Monday, September 6, 2021
Japan ends embargo on pork from Belgium
Japan is the 14th country to lift its embargo on Belgian pork following South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Belarus, Belarus, Mexico, Uruguay, Ukraine, Russia, New Caledonia, Montenegro, Bosnia Herzegovina, Thailand and Nicaragua.
Monday, June 14, 2021
Antibiotic use in Belgium's swine herd fell in 2020 while still staying high
Antibiotic use in Belgium's swine herd have dropped last year even as the amount of antibiotics employed in this segment is high at 101.7 tonnes.
Monday, June 7, 2021
Belgium confiscates close to 80 tonnes of non-compliant tuna
Authorities in Belgium have confiscated nearly 80 tonnes of tuna in the past months this year, with more than 90% of non-compliant products imported from Asia.
Monday, April 5, 2021
Belgium lifts ASF biosecurity measures
Belgium's biosecurity measures against African swine fever (ASF) in infected areas in the country will be lifted in compliance with federal health standards.
Monday, April 5, 2021
European Commission approves US$7.7 million scheme to support pig farmers in Belgium
The European Commission has approved a €6.5 million (US$7.7 million) Belgian scheme to support pig farmers with breeding sows in Belgium's Walloon region, taking into consideration the impact of the pandemic.

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