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Friday, June 13, 2025
Phileo by Lesaffre announces positive EFSA opinion for Microsaf
Phileo by Lesaffre, a global leader in fermentation and microbial solutions, announced on June 12 that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on its innovative bacteria probiotic, Microsaf®, which ...
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
EFSA: ASF outbreaks in the EU are falling
African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in the European Union (EU) declined by 83% in 2024 compared to the previous year (from 1,929 to 333), according to the latest annual epidemiological report of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Friday, December 6, 2024
EFSA study highlights multi-pronged approach needed to control ASF
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released new findings on strategies to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Friday, July 26, 2024
EFSA issues scientific opinion on using high expansion foam for killing pigs
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently evaluated the use of high expansion foam for stunning and killing pigs and issued a scientific opinion on the matter.
Monday, June 3, 2024
ASF virus discovered in feed under very specific circumstances, EFSA project found
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) initiated an international research project in which it found that the spread of the African swine fever virus through animal feed is only to be expected in exceptional cases.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
EFSA releases guidance for information in relation to approving feed detoxification
The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM Panel) recently published a guidance for animal feed business operators on the information required when submitting a request for approval of a feed ...
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
EFSA report cautions more avian flu outbreaks hitting poultry production
A report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warned that new avian flu outbreaks on poultry operations could increase again in the next few months.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
EFSA proposes alternatives to cages for broiler and hen welfare
Scientists at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have advised against using cages, restricting feed, and performing mutilation on farmed broiler chickens and laying hens, proposing ways to prevent or mitigate the negative welfare con ...
Monday, September 12, 2022
EFSA advises ample space, shorter journey times to improve animal welfare during transport
Providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum are required to improve the welfare of farmed animals during transport, according to recommendations published by the European Food Safety Authority ...
Monday, July 25, 2022
EFSA's ASF campaign extended for third straight year
The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) "Stop African swine fever" campaign has been extended for the third consecutive year.
Monday, April 4, 2022
Persistently high antibiotic resistance in salmonella and Campylobacter, EFSA report states
Antibiotic resistance in salmonella and Campylobacter is still high, according to a report released by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Monday, February 21, 2022
EFSA launches consultation on guidance methodology for scientific opinions on animal welfare
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched an open consultation on the draft guidance methodology it will use for a series of scientific opinions on the welfare of farmed animals.
Monday, November 22, 2021
DSM receives positive EFSA opinion for feed additive Bovaer
Royal DSM announced on November 19 that it has received a positive European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) opinion for the use of its novel methane-reducing feed additive for ruminants, Bovaer®, in the European Union.
Monday, November 1, 2021
EFSA starts work studying risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria during animal transport
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has begun work on a new assessment looking at the risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria spreading during animal transport.
Monday, July 26, 2021
EFSA expands campaign to more countries to control ASF
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is increasing efforts to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Europe by expanding a current campaign to a nine more countries.

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