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Congress on breeding and husbandry of cattle and pigs

- The national "Congress on Breeding and Husbandry of Cattle and Pigs" of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) will be held on October 06 and 07 at the Steigenberger Hotel in Berlin.

New global biodiversity framework: Negotiations start in August

- The new biodiversity targets aim to result in a transitional change towards living in harmony with nature by 2050. To this end, the upcoming 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity is to adopt 10…

African swine fever: A particular risk for endangered pig breeds

- For the first time, African swine fever (ASF) was detected in two domestic pig herds in Brandenburg. Animal diseases are a major threat, especially for endangered livestock breeds. Expert committees provide concrete…

More diversity on Germany's pastures: Support program for sustainable animal breeding

- The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is funding "Measures for sustainable animal breeding for healthy and robust animals as well as more environmental and climate protection" as part of the federal livestock…

FiBL presents new availability database for organically reared animals

- The new availability database for organically reared animals is intended to provide a transparent sales platform, especially for breeding animals. Further features for the management of animal sales and purchases will become…