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Broiler chickens, specially bred for meat production, raise concerns about their rapid growth and safety for consumption due to misconceptions about growth hormones.

A report discusses the development of laboratory-grown meat utilizing waste from beer production, potentially improving texture and chewability.

The National Assembly of Nigeria has criticized the Federal Government for inadequate funding of the Ministry of Livestock Development, highlighting concerns over the high rate of meat imports despite local production capacity.

A meat entrepreneur from Ylivieska has been sentenced to a five-month suspended prison term for endangering public health by producing sausages and other meat products in unsanitary conditions.

A Finnish company was fined after serious hygiene issues were found in its production facilities leading to health risks, though no illnesses were reported.

The US meat industry has indicated that high prices are becoming the new normal, with beef prices rising sharply due to production decreases and low cattle numbers.

The Argentine cattle slaughter has decreased significantly since late 2022, posing risks to future meat production due to low livestock supply, which is impacting both local consumption and exports.

The Brangus breed was developed for high-quality meat production and adaptability.

The AADE responds to complaints by SYRIZA-PS MP Vasilis Kokkalis about agricultural subsidies given to livestock farmers with no registered milk or meat production.

A political controversy in Greece has emerged concerning agricultural subsidies after an official document revealed that approximately 29,000 farmers received grazing rights and subsidies without any recorded production of milk or meat.

Approximately 29,000 individuals received rights, grazing land, and subsidies without delivering milk or meat, according to Vasilis Kokkalis, a member of the Greek Parliament.

Veterinary doctor Jaime Mc Lean provides a decalog of recommendations aimed at significantly increasing meat production per hectare in cattle farming in the Cuenca del Salado region of Argentina.

JBS, the world's largest meat producer, has acquired an 80% stake in Oman’s Food Investment Holding Company to expand its presence in the growing Middle Eastern food market.

The pork sector has seen uninterrupted growth over the past two decades, achieving record figures in 2025 for slaughter and meat production, although concerns about profitability remain.

The Croatian government's Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy has thus far allocated €1.3 billion with significant funding directed towards rural interventions and direct payments.

Experts predict that the EU agriculture sector will only experience minor production losses in meat and milk due to the Mercosur trade agreement, with tariff protections remaining intact.