Великобритании
- Китай вновь открывает свой рынок для британской свинины, что может принести сектору 96 миллионов евро дополнительного доходаКитай, являющийся крупнейшим неевропейским рынком для британской свинины, закупил британскую свинину на сумму около 180 миллионов фунтов стерлингов в 2023 году. Это достижение стало возможным благодаря сотрудничеству между правительственными департаментами Великобритании, Советом по развитию сельского хозяйства и садоводства и Партнерством по сертификации экспорта Великобритании, а также благодаря...
- Подорожание свинины в ЕС: причины, последствия и прогнозыСнижение поголовья свиней Одной из главных причин падения производства свинины является государственная экологическая политика, которая особенно сильно затрагивает Нидерланды. В июне 2024 года поголовье свиноматок в этой стране оказалось на 6,3% ниже, чем в декабре 2023 года. Это сокращение связано с усиливающимися требованиями к экологии и благополучию животных, что заставляет фермеров сокращать ...
- New feed additives have been created in Crimea to promote animal growth and reduce disease incidenceThe laboratory developed three formulas of additives: with savory oil, oregano oil and their mixture. The test results showed that the additive based on savory oil has a positive effect on the health of rabbits, while the additive with oregano increases the weight of broilers by 10-15%. Previously, such additives were imported from abroad - from Slovenia, Great Britain and the Czech Republic, but ...
- В британском МИДе пообещали дать ответ на высылку дипломата из МосквыВ Министерстве иностранных дел Великобритании обвинения против одного из сотрудников миссии в России назвали злонамеренными и пообещали дать ответ на действия Москвы. «Это не первый случай, когда российские власти выдвигают злонамеренные и необоснованные обвинения против наших сотрудников. Мы ответим на это надлежащим образом», — заявил РБК представитель МИД Великобритании. Ранее ФСБ сообщила, что...
- Foreign Office Bans 30 Britons from Entering RussiaSanctions imposed in response to hostile actions of Great Britain , Russian Foreign Ministry reportedRussia has imposed personal sanctions against 30 British citizens. They are banned from entering Russia. The decision was made in response to "hostile actions by the British side." The Russian Foreign Ministry has published a full list of those against whom sanctions have been imposed. Among the mo...
- Bloomberg has learned how many companies will be affected by new EU sanctionsEU and G7 countries to take 'appropriate action' against Chinese firms they say are providing military support to Russia. Beijing has said it does not supply weapons to either side in the conflictThe European Union is proposing sanctions against several Chinese firms that Brussels believes are helping Russian companies develop drones used in fighting in Ukraine , Bloomberg reports . In addition, t...
- G7 and EU Decide to Increase Pressure on China Over Russia's AidEU and G7 countries will take "appropriate measures" against Chinese firms they say are providing military support to Russia. Beijing has said it does not supply weapons to either side in the conflict.The European Union is proposing sanctions against several Chinese firms that Brussels believes are helping Russian companies develop drones used in fighting in Ukraine , Bloomberg reports . In additi...
- Britain imposed sanctions against AlfaStrakhovanie and VSKBritain also imposed sanctions on 30 vessels (mostly tankers). Moscow considers the sanctions illegal.The UK has imposed sanctions against AlfaStrakhovanie and the VSK insurance house, according to a document on the British government website. The sanctions include freezing the assets of insurance companies in the UK , as well as a ban on trust services. London cited "receiving benefits from or su...
- Изменения в регулировании рынка птицы в ВеликобританииОдним из ключевых рассматриваемых предложений является поправка к 12-недельному периоду, который позволяет маркировать мясо птицы свободного выгула как таковое, даже если обязательные меры содержания, такие как применяемые во время вспышек птичьего гриппа, ограничивают доступ птиц к выгулу на открытом воздухе. Предлагаемое изменение направлено на продление этого периода, гарантируя, что производит...
- How 45 people were jailed in Hong Kong for trying to win the election.In Hong Kong, 45 opposition figures received prison sentences for organizing and participating in an anti-government "conspiracy" that involved organizing primaries. The situation outside the court in Hong KongOn November 19, the High Court of Hong Kong, a highly autonomous special administrative region of China, sentenced 45 of 47 defendants in a case of "conspiracy to subvert state power." All o...
- Sovcomflot's Profits Down Almost 34%: What Investors Should ExpectRussia's largest shipping company Sovcomflot has seen its profits fall by 33.7% to RUB 43.3 billion in three quarters. The company cites new sanctions against it as a limiting factor, but confirms its dividend payment planPAO Sovcomflot (FLOT) reduced its adjusted net profit to RUB 43.3 billion for the first nine months of 2......
- Barron's Learns About Citigroup Investigation Over Kerimov CaseThe US Treasury announced it would freeze $1 billion in assets in a “Kerimov-linked” trust in June 2022. According to Barron’s, federal authorities are now investigating Citibank, which previously distributed the trust’s funds.One of the world's largest financial conglomerates, Citigroup Inc., whose core is Citibank, is under investigation by several US federal agencies for its cooperation with th...
- Увеличение количества случаев заболевания блютангом в ВеликобританииВ последние месяцы Великобритания столкнулась с серьезной угрозой для сельского хозяйства — увеличением числа случаев заболевания блютангом (BTV-3). По последним данным, количество зарегистрированных случаев достигло 157, из которых 155 зафиксировано в Англии и два — в Уэльсе. Эта информация была опубликована Министерством окружающей среды, продовольствия и сельского хозяйства Великобритании (DEFR...
- Как скандал с прослушкой привел к смене власти на МаврикииПремьер Маврикия Правинд Джагнот рассчитывал, что территориальная сделка с Британией обеспечит ему победу на парламентских выборах, но из-за громкого скандала с прослушкой выиграла оппозиция. Подробнее — в материале РБК Навинчандра Рамгулам 10 ноября на Маврикии прошли всеобщие выборы — страна избирала на пятилетний срок однопалатную Национальную ассамблею из 7......
- Sberbank received money from a British former subsidiary that held $105 million in RussiaAfter losing control over the British Sberbank CIB UK, Sber was able to write off funds from the investment bank's accounts, where there were more than $100 million, by court order. Lawyers call this case of collection unique and believe that Sberbank was "lucky"Sberbank managed to return the money stuck in the correspondent accounts of its former subsidiary, the British Sberbank CIB UK, control o...
- Снижение производства говядины в Канаде стимулирует рост импорта и влияет на продажи продуктов питанияВлияние на сектор общественного питания: Рост цен на говядину и сокращение внутренних поставок влияют на сферу общественного питания, где продажи выросли на 4,6% в первой половине 2024 года. Рестораны с полным спектром услуг показали рост продаж на 3%, в то время как фастфуд и еда на вынос выросли на 6%. Однако инфляция цен на услуги общественного питания, в среднем составляющая 3,8%, отражает бол...
- Модернизация предприятий и развитие кооперации. Генконсул Беларуси в Шанхае о перспективных проектах с КНРАндрей Андреев Генеральный консул Республики Беларусь в Шанхае Двусторонние отношения Республики Беларусь и Китайской Народной Республики характеризуются высочайшей динамикой на уровне глав государств, правительств, сотрудничества между регионами. Важность этого отметил в интервью БЕЛТА Генеральный консул Беларуси в Шанхае Андрей Андреев, который поделился подробностями развития взаимодействия на ...
- Влияние потребления мяса и молока на экологию: призыв к действиям в БританииПроблема выбросов метана Одной из основных причин, по которой власти обращают внимание на животноводство, является выброс метана, который производится крупным рогатым скотом и овцами. Метан является мощным парниковым газом, который в 25 раз более эффективен в удерживании тепла в атмосфере по сравнению с углекислым газом. В Великобритании насчитывается около 1......
- Sibur Wins Austrian Court Case to Unfreeze Its European AssetsSibur has won a Vienna court order to unfreeze the accounts of its European subsidiary. The Austrian Interior Ministry froze the unit's assets in June, relying on an "inaccurate" media report and claiming the company's ties to sanctioned individualsAt the end of September, Sibur won a case in the Vienna Higher Regional Court, having achieved the unfreezing of the assets of its export subsidiary Si...
- Krasnov asked Riyadh for guarantees of “non-detention” of Russian planesRussia needs guarantees from Saudi Arabia that its planes will not be delayed in the kingdom due to sanctions, in which case direct flights could be opened , Krasnov said. The Saudi Prosecutor General assured that this would not happen Igor Krasnov and Saud bin Abdullah Al MuadjebIn order to open direct flights to Saudi Arabia, Russia needs guarantees that Russian planes will not be detained in th...
- Russia imposes sanctions on 32 UK analystsThe Foreign Office has banned 32 employees of British think tanks and consultancies from entering the country for “spreading disinformation,” “discrediting” Russia and “destructive activity in friendly countries.”Russia has imposed personal sanctions against 32 representatives of think tanks, consulting agencies and other UK structures for a “hostile line” towards Moscow, the Russian Foreign Minis...
- Thousands of Britons demand compensation for COVID vaccination consequencesSo far, less than 2% of those who have applied have received compensation of £120,000. People said the vaccination had harmed their health, with most complaints related to the AstraZeneca drug . The drug was withdrawn from sale in MayIn the UK, almost 14,000 people have applied for compensation for damage to health that they believe was caused by vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, The...
- Swiss court blocks Herman Khan's transfers to his son-in-lawAfter the military operation began, German Khan tried to transfer $23 million to his relatives in Switzerland, but the bank blocked these funds. The Swiss court considered Khan's claim, but also decided to leave the funds frozen German KhanThe 20 million francs (around $23 million) frozen in Switzerland, which Russian billionaire German Khan tried to transfer as donations to his wife, daughter and...
- Случаи птичьего гриппа в Европе идут на спадЭто основные выводы последнего отчета о птичьем гриппе Европейского агентства по безопасности пищевых продуктов (EFSA), Европейского центра по профилактике и контролю заболеваний (ECDC) и референтной лаборатории ЕС (EURL), на основании представленных данных с 16 марта по 14 июня 2024 года. В отчете также отмечается, что риск для населения остается низким. Улучшение ситуации с количеством случаев п...
- How Nigerian authorities reacted to Russian flags at protestsMass protests continue in Nigeria, turning into riots. In several places, demonstrators carried Russian flags. The Russian embassy said that Moscow had nothing to do with it. Read more in the RBC article What Nigerians are protesting againstThe protests in Nigeria, which began on August 1, have been going on for more than a week. They are being led by activists from the Take IT Back movement, who ...
- Рост производства продолжает стимулировать экспорт свинины из СШАС начала года (январь-май) в США было произведено 5,3 млн тонн свинины, что на 1,9% больше объемов, произведенных за тот же период прошлого года. Этот рост был обусловлен ростом производительности, при этом за этот период было забито в общей сложности 53,9 млн голов, что на 2,3% больше, чем в прошлом году. Согласно последним данным Министерства сельского хозяйства США, прогнозируется, что производ...
- Construction of a breeding pig farm will begin in Kazakhstan in the fallThe project of the breeding pig-breeding complex, developed by EMA Ltd., includes a selection and genetic center (SGC) and a feed mill. The commissioning of the SGC is scheduled for the fall of 2025, and the feed mill is planned to be launched in the spring of 2026. The company is currently preparing documents for land plots for the facilities.......
- Легкоатлет из Германии снялся с Олимпиады из-за коронавирусаМануэль Эйтель получил положительный результат теста на COVID-19 и был вынужден отказаться от участия в соревнованиях в Париже Мануэль Эйтель Немецкий десятиборец Эйтель снялся с Олимпийских игр в Париже из-за коронавируса. Об этом сообщил телеканал SWR. Спортсмен должен был выйти на старт 2 августа. В интервью SWR спортсмен говорил, что мечтал об участии в Олимпиаде с детства. По словам Эйтеля, о...
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Our News
REPORT about how Kolyada was taken home and the Goat was fed to the full in the Mogilev region07.01.2022
The State Control Committee of the Mogilev region revealed shortcomings in keeping livestock in winter on farms06.01.2022
Export of Belarusian food in January-November increased by 16%05.01.2022- Opinion: for the future of Belarus, the draft Constitution fixes the duty of a citizen to the Motherland and those who died in the Great Patriotic War02.01.2022
- Belarus imposes food embargo on a number of goods in response to sanctions01.01.2022
- The minimum wage and health benefits will rise. What else will change from January01.01.2022
- INTERVIEW: The Administration of the President of Belarus has bold and ambitious plans for the coming year31.12.2021
- The Administration of the President of Belarus is making bold and ambitious plans for the coming year31.12.2021
- On New Year's Eve, a new original multi-complex from "Belorusneft" was opened31.12.2021
- The girl made herself a blouse from tea bags and "brewed" herself in the bathroom (Video)31.12.2021
- The Sanitary and Epidemiological Service gave recommendations on preparing the New Year's table29.12.2021
- What to give children instead of sweets for the New Year. Diet Tips29.12.2021
- PioneerProduct LLC wishes everyone a Happy New Year 2022!28.12.2021
- What is prepared for the New Year in different countries of the world. Olibollen28.12.2021
- All livestock sectors of the Brest region ensured positive dynamics27.12.2021
- Almost 170 accidents happened in Minsk over the weekend27.12.2021
Articles
Farmers face difficulties obtaining preferential loans: new conditions reduce the availability of financing25.03.2025
Прорыв в овцеводстве: фермерское хозяйство Козелковой увеличивает поголовье в орловской области25.03.2025
Новый селекционный центр по оленеводству в Якутии: прорыв в развитии северного животноводства25.03.2025- Sakhalin Bird Flu Trial: Consequences of Ostrovnaya Poultry Farm's Negligence24.03.2025
- New checklist for handling biological waste and animal burial sites24.03.2025
- Углубление сотрудничества России и Армении в агропромышленном комплексе24.03.2025
- Siberian Food Company Demonstrates Steady Revenue and Profit Growth in 202424.03.2025
- Agroholding Ravis puts Sredneuralsk poultry farm up for sale to pay off debts24.03.2025
- Russia Increases Poultry Exports to China by 60%24.03.2025
- Wholesale Chicken Prices Fall: Production Recovery and Seasonal Demand24.03.2025
- Резкий рост цен на говядину в Новосибирске: факторы и последствия24.03.2025
- Ускоренная мясопереработка в США: плюсы и минусы24.03.2025
- Hungary lifts restrictions after foot-and-mouth outbreak24.03.2025
- US Hog Market Review Week 12, March 24, 202524.03.2025
- US: Cattle Market Review Week 12, March 24, 202524.03.2025
- Sergey Zhukov's New Business: Sous-vide Meat Processing21.03.2025
Economics
Zelensky imposed sanctions against companies associated with Prigozhin27.02.2023
Tinkoff Investments will suspend trading in the euro after EU sanctions27.02.2023
Zelensky signed decrees on sanctions against "kidnappers of Ukrainian children"27.02.2023- The European Commission estimated trade sanctions against Russia at €12.7 billion26.02.2023
- Permanent mission of Russia to the EU called the tenth package of sanctions illegitimate26.02.2023
- Zakharova called blasphemy the inclusion of Roshal in the EU sanctions list26.02.2023
- The European Commission estimated trade sanctions against Russia at 12.7 billion euros26.02.2023
- Moskalkova called EU sanctions a violation of human rights26.02.2023
- Nearly half of its exports to Russia fell under EU sanctions26.02.2023
- The EU imposed sanctions against Roshal, Moskalkova and senators from new regions26.02.2023
- Alfa-Bank, Tinkoff and Rosbank responded to EU sanctions26.02.2023
- MegaFon ruled out harm to business and subscribers due to new EU sanctions26.02.2023
- Tinkoff Bank for the first time came under Western sanctions. What is important to know26.02.2023
- В ЕС раскрыли детали 10-го пакета санкций против России25.02.2023
- US-sanctioned minister calls restrictions 'short-sighted evil'25.02.2023
- EU imposes sanctions against 96 companies, asphalt and rubber25.02.2023
Antibiotics in Milk
Is it worth drinking antibiotics at the first sign of illness and what is the risk of it: an interview with a pharmacologist01.08.2020
In Smolensk region the Rosselkhoznadzor Directorate returned to Belarusian consignors more than 33 tons of animal products transported with violations of veterinary requirements.04.02.2020- Struggle for product quality and safety: experience of Belarusian colleagues19.11.2019
- Tiamphenicol07.08.2019
- Antibiotics in milk07.08.2019
- "While I'm talking to you nicely." The President threatened the government with prison for the death of a cattle25.07.2019
- Antibiotics in milk: Rumors and reality23.07.2019
- Antibiotics: harm or benefit17.07.2019
- Antibiotics in milk16.07.2019
Antibiotics in Meat
Antibiotics in Meat: Prevention, Regulation and Consumer Health Concerns12.01.2024
Antibiotics in Fried or Boiled Meat: Facts and Misconceptions12.01.2024
Antibiotics in Sausage: Reality, Risks and Need for Control12.01.2024- Antibiotics in Pelmeni: Real Threat or Myth?09.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Pork: Health Effects and Cooking Recommendations08.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Chicken: Safety, Regulation and Consumer Health Concerns08.01.2024
- Antibiotics in meat: problems and solutions06.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Beef: Between Animal Health and Consumer Safety06.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Chicken Meat: Safety, Regulation and Concern for Consumer Health06.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Rabbit Meat: Safety, Efficiency and Care for Consumers05.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Pork: Balance Between Health Concerns and Consumer Safety03.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Lamb03.01.2024
- Antibiotics in Meat: Real Risks and Transparency in Food Production29.12.2023
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Marbled meat: 10 interesting facts19.01.2024
10 Fascinating Facts About Cattle Hoof Baths18.01.2024
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- Beer belly 10 interesting facts17.01.2024
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Diseases of cattle
Dicroceliosis in cattle09.03.2024
Demodicosis in cattle01.03.2024
Purulent mastitis of cattle27.02.2024- Hypodermatosis in cattle20.02.2024
- Hemonchoz in cattle11.02.2024
- Bursitis in cattle30.01.2024
- Brucellosis in cattle29.01.2024
- Bronchopneumonia in calves27.01.2024
- Bronchitis in cattle26.01.2024
- Mortellaro disease in cattle24.01.2024
- White muscle disease in cattle23.01.2024
- Babesiosis in cattle22.01.2024
- Cattle acidosis20.01.2024
- Arthritis in cattle20.01.2024
- Anaplasmosis in cattle18.01.2024
Misc
- A resident of the Baranovichi district out of jealousy beat a friend to death02.08.2022
7 people injured in road accident in Minsk region over weekend01.08.2022- Two people drowned in the Gomel region01.08.2022
- In Polotsk, a drunk driver in a BMW flew into a traffic light: the passenger died01.08.2022
- In Poland, inflation in July amounted to 15.5%, the peak of price growth is yet to come30.07.2022
- How often did courts order community service as an administrative penalty?30.07.2022
- Breathalyzer to help: in the Gomel region, law enforcement officers intensified raids in the agro-industrial complex28.07.2022
- In Grodno, the mother of six children was sentenced for the murder of her husband28.07.2022
- A Minsk woman killed her roommate with one blow of a knife during a feast28.07.2022
- Since the beginning of the harvesting campaign, 9 criminal cases have been initiated in the Grodno region28.07.2022
- Investigators establish circumstances of road accident in Oshmyany district27.07.2022
- The drunk captain of the ship was detained in the waters of Sozh27.07.2022
- Drunk driver was detained in Liozno district after a chase27.07.2022
- A combine operator in the Petrikovsky district was caught stealing fuel for the second time27.07.2022
- Two schoolchildren in Novolukoml were detained while trying to escape in a stolen foreign car27.07.2022
- Tractor driver with 2.6 ppm of alcohol was detained in the Gantsevichi district27.07.2022
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