The world’s biggest cattle market

Beef cattle, beef cattle and more beef cattle. They are crowded in pens, viewed from all angles, and at the end of the day sold for slaughter. This is Mercado de Liniers, Argentina’s main beef cattle market.

Reprieve for the Holstein?

At the recent British Society of Animal Science meetings in York (UK), reports from Lively and colleagues (Northern Ireland) highlighted that post-slaughter techniques boost Holstein beef quality. This is very significant as the proportion of beef cattle in the UK originating from the suckler herd is projected to decrease, relative to the proportion from the dairy herd.

Education from the abattoir floor

“If you would not feed it to your own children…You should not expect the consumer to feed it to theirs.” Andrew Grist's career in the UK meat industry is certainly more than just a job.The meat hygiene service plays a crucial role in protecting the consumer, but recognising diseases post mortem isn't always easy, so Grist devised a simple yet handy support system.

Improving Muscle Quality During Processing

Meat quality, and taste, can be modified by production factors such as breed and diet, but also by various processing factors, such as slow chilling, electrical stimulation, hip suspension and meat aging.

QSM gains ground in the marketplace

EBLEX has put quite an effort into differentiating English beef and lamb from imported meats.The fruits of the campaign are beginning to show in beneficial price differences and very positive consumer views.

Government policy woes from Argentina’s beef industry

Export restrictions, which will probably result in Argentina exporting little more than a quarter of last year's record 730,000 tonnes this year, could cause serious damage to an industry which had been gearing up to increase production.

New plan to return to profitability

Tyson's new CEO is beginning to implement his plan to return the company to profitability. Because the company can't accomplish this through savings alone, the strategy includes cost management and investing in activities in high-growth sectors.

A great way to influence colouring and shelf life

Nitrite and nitrate play a very important role in further processed meat products. Their use leads to the development of an attractive colouring of the product as well as extending the shelf life. A look at the meat-chemistry of these compounds and its applications within the industry.

Bridging old-time favourites and modern fast food choices

Iran's meat processing industry has developed innovative ways to manufacture its unique products. These range from distinctive ingredient mixtures to special processing techniques to achieve the desired results.

Agroprodmash: Betting on advanced technology

During the first week of October, in the Moscow Expocentr, is one of the agricultural industry's main events: Agroprodmash. The show is considered to be the largest international food production exhibition in Russia with a well-established reputation.