Feed formulation becomes a measurable lever for beef quality
A trial with Simmental-cross bulls shows how a specific feed change can affect meat quality—and why nutrition findings should not be transferred automatically between production systems. The researchers replaced 45% of cracked corn with high-moisture corn and assessed performance, carcass traits, meat quality, muscle metabolism and faecal microbiota.
Preparing a poultry-meat sample can appear to be merely a technical step before analysis. Work presented at the EAAP annual meeting shows that it can decisively shape the analytical result. The study, involving EU National Reference Laboratories, examined how sample processing affects protein and moisture determinations.
Goat-meat ageing needs a process window, not a time label
Ageing goat meat can help create value from adult animals and improve eating quality, but there is no single universally optimal ageing time. A recent review brings together evidence on biochemical, physicochemical, technological, sensory and microbiological changes during goat-meat ageing.
A possible UK–EU SPS deal makes documentation readiness a meat-sector task
The UK Food Standards Agency is preparing for implementation of a possible sanitary and phytosanitary agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Its September paper does not announce a concluded agreement. It describes preparation work, engagement with authorities and businesses, and issues that would need to be managed through a transition.
New EU poultry zoning decision makes origin data a release criterion
The European Commission has again amended entry conditions for specified areas of the United States following new highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2104 updates the lists of US zones authorised for poultry, poultry germinal products, fresh poultry meat and fresh game-bird meat. It entered into force on the day after its publication in the Official Journal.
