Ruminant News from Europe

Scottish sheep farms finally free of Chernobyl fallout

It happened 24 years ago and more than 1,300 miles away from the UK. But, for the sheep farmers of Scotland, the effects from the fallout from Chernobyl have only just ended.

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No more beef over Latin American imports

The European Parliament held a debate on the question of food imports from the Latin American countries in the "Mercosur" group to the EU.

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New cattle feed 'to produce healthier milk'

Cows in the UK could soon be producing healthier milk after the introduction of a "revolutionary" new cattle feed.

The makers of Lintec, which is already used extensively on the continent, claim it will slash the saturated fat content and carbon footprint of dairy products and revolutionise the industry, according to trade magazine The Grocer.

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Russia Looks to Brazil for Beef Imports

RUSSIA - Russia is currently reviewing its import quota, particularly the large portion the EU has been unable to fill so far this year. Brazil is expected to be allocated a share of this unused quota, reports Meat and Livestock Australia.

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Russians Eating, Producing More Meat

RUSSIA - Per-capita meat consumption was up seven per cent in 2008 compared to the previous year, and total meat production was more than 11 per cent higher.

Per capita meat consumption increased by seven per cent to 63kg in the Russian Federation in 2008, reports Meat Russia.

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