UECBV joined another 84 European and national industry associations in a call to prevent the risk of de-industrialisation in Europe by relauching the European competitiveness.

The EU enters a new policy cycle at a challenging time, with technology and geopolitics acting as global disruptors, adding pressure to an already difficult economic...

Animals are key - our focus is on health and welfare
Assuring animals' transportation at best quality

UECBV is one of the first signatories of the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices since 7/2021 and therefore further committed to searching for further solutions to ensure best possible health and well-being to...

On 26th October 2023, European meat & livestock representatives discussed plans for the future in the UECBV General Assembly in Barcelona, Spain. With the motto “Times are changing, we as well”, UECBV set the tone for its future, affirming its commitment to animal welfare, sustainability and proactive communication.

UECBV celebrates the election of the new president at annual Conference &
AGM in Barcelona, Spain
Mr. Laurens Hoedemaker was elected new president of UECBV. The 52-year-old veterianian and
experienced Board member is president of COV and VNV, the associations for the meat producers
and meat processors in the Netherlands. He now brings his...

Commissioned by the European Livestock and Meat Trading Union, a study was conducted on the evaluation
of allocation methods in beef and pork production at slaughterhouse level. This study focussed on the pros
and cons of mass and economic fractions and allocation at slaughterhouse level for actual situations. Six
slaughterhouses were studied,...

2022 UECBV AGM will took place on 19 to 21 October in Dublin

UECBV Workshop “Farm-To-Fork Strategy: optimizing the framework and conditions
for carcass transport for more impact on sustainability in the EU”
On 2nd June 2022, the UECBV, in cooperation with the European Commission/DG SANTE, brought together 50 representatives from national authorities, the scientific community and European meat business...

The European Commission held on 9th December 2021 a hybrid Stakeholders' Conference “EU Animal Welfare today and tomorrow”. About 50 people in person took part, remotely nearly 1,000. In the key speeches, SANTE and AGRI Commissioners Stella Kyriakides and Janusz Wojciechowski, and Joze Podgorsek, Slovenian...