RBST urges keepers to continue ‘crucial’ registration of rare breeds amid show cancellations
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has warned of a set-back for the conservation of rare livestock…
Breeding
Breeding herd performance improves in first quarter
GB breeding herd performance improved in the first quarter of the year, with gains in…
DanBred sets up subdivision in Germany
Pig breeding company DanBred has announced the it has set up a new subsidiary in Germany, DanBred…
Latest RBST Watchlist highlights rare pig breeds in decline
A number of rare British breed pigs, including Large Blacks, British Saddlebacks (pictured), Berkshires and…
NPA sets out benefits of gene editing for pork sector
The NPA has set out why gene editing could deliver benefits for the pig sector…
Positive performance for indoor breeding herds during Q1
The latest figures from Agrosoft suggest the improvements to GB sow herd productivity have continued…
British Landrace and British Lop breeds in danger of extinction
The British Landrace and British Lop pig breeds are at risk of extinction, the Rare…
GB herds produced a extra pig per sow in 2017
GB breeding herds produced almost an extra pig per sow in 2017, according to the…
Police officer sacked for stealing from pig breeding club
A police officer has been dismissed from Humberside Police for stealing money from a pig breeders…
BPA establishes India breeding export links
The British Pig Association (BPA) has signed an agreement that will see the UK pig…