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Those responsible for livestock markets were aware of the economic role of livestock markets and they wanted to integrate it in a larger context than the national one, viz. at EU level. So, acting upon their French and Dutch colleagues’ initiative, they decided to create a European standing consultation and action structure.
Thus, the European Association of Livestock Markets (AEMB), representing about 350 markets, was set up on 14th June 1983.
The AEMB has seen its membership rise rapidly. In 2016, it includes 11 national federations representing 359 livestock markets. These markets are responsible for the sale (whether by auction or private treaty) of more than 22 million head of cattle, sheep, pigs and horses.
The AEMB focuses its efforts on the following tasks:
In fact the AEMB is only one of the evidence proving the vitality of the livestock markets, which are getting more and more important as working tools for the professionals of the livestock and meat sector and more esp. for the breeders.
The AEMB only confirms that the livestock markets are an economic reality, which must be taken into consideration not only today but also tomorrow.
Thus, the European Association of Livestock Markets (AEMB), representing about 350 markets, was set up on 14th June 1983.
The AEMB has seen its membership rise rapidly. In 2016, it includes 11 national federations representing 359 livestock markets. These markets are responsible for the sale (whether by auction or private treaty) of more than 22 million head of cattle, sheep, pigs and horses.
The AEMB focuses its efforts on the following tasks:
- defending and promoting the role of the livestock markets at international and EU authorities level;
- asserting the economic strength of the livestock markets and their role in the organization of the livestock and meat markets, and more especially in the formulation of prices. Their economic weight is undeniable since all over the 350 markets some 19 million animals are traded yearly.
- promoting the improvement and modernization of the market buildings and equipment. Nowadays a large number of livestock markets have equipment adapted to the consumers’ needs and wishes. But in order to maintain their efficiency, to improve the consumers’ comfort, to follow the technological development, e.g. as to data processing, the livestock markets must invest money. These investments can fall in the framework of national programmes benefiting from a financial aid by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
- developing a European consultation and information network.
In fact the AEMB is only one of the evidence proving the vitality of the livestock markets, which are getting more and more important as working tools for the professionals of the livestock and meat sector and more esp. for the breeders.
The AEMB only confirms that the livestock markets are an economic reality, which must be taken into consideration not only today but also tomorrow.
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21 January 2024
The European Association of Livestock Markets (AEMB) was created on 14th June 1983. Today it brings together 6 national federations representing 359 livestock markets. These markets are responsible for the sale (by auction or private treaty) of over 22 million head of cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses. Livestock markets are an important link in the meat chain, between the farmer, the traders and the slaughterhouse. In this document, we would like to share with you our vision of the role of livestock markets and the opportunity they represent for the new European policy guidelines.
4 October 2022
Les prochaines reunions de l'AEMB auront lieu le 6 septembre par visio-conférence et le 4&5 octobre pour des visites/echanges/reunions lors du Sommet de l'elevage à Clermont Ferrand en France.
The next AEMB meetings will be held on September 6 by videoconference and on October 4&5 for visits/exchanges/meetings during the Sommet de l'elevage in...
The next AEMB meetings will be held on September 6 by videoconference and on October 4&5 for visits/exchanges/meetings during the Sommet de l'elevage in...
2 December 2020
Due to the specific situation of the coronavirus pandemic, AEMB AGM will be held virtually in 2020
Du 11 February 2014 au 12 February 2014
Highlights :
Visit at Brugge Livestock Market;
Participation at the COMAGRI meeting at the European Parliament;
Participation at the DG SANCO Conference on Animal Welfare (in webstreaming)
Intervention of Mr Miguel Garcia Navarro, European Commission (DG AGRI, Unit C3 Animal Prod-ucts) on “The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from...
Visit at Brugge Livestock Market;
Participation at the COMAGRI meeting at the European Parliament;
Participation at the DG SANCO Conference on Animal Welfare (in webstreaming)
Intervention of Mr Miguel Garcia Navarro, European Commission (DG AGRI, Unit C3 Animal Prod-ucts) on “The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from...
Du 13 May 2013 au 14 May 2013
Highlights:
Visit at livestock market of Moulins-Engilbert;
Intervention of Dr Alberto Laddomada (European Commission, DG SANCO, Head of Unit G2 Animal Health) and Dr Didier Gueriaux (Animal Health Department, Deputy Director Directorate for Food of the French Agriculture Ministry, Paris) on “Animal Health Law - Implications for livestock markets”...
Visit at livestock market of Moulins-Engilbert;
Intervention of Dr Alberto Laddomada (European Commission, DG SANCO, Head of Unit G2 Animal Health) and Dr Didier Gueriaux (Animal Health Department, Deputy Director Directorate for Food of the French Agriculture Ministry, Paris) on “Animal Health Law - Implications for livestock markets”...
