A new diagnostic testing service, designed specifically for veterinary surgeons and businesses involved in the pig/poultry industries, has been launched by Sci-Tech Laboratories. Created to deliver…
Month: December 2014
Sam Walton reports on a new spray that’s been developed to help control tail-bitingHave you ever wondered what happens to prescription tablets that are taken back…
The season of feasting and merrymaking is upon us, so what better time to explore some of the reasons determining the tastiness of pork and bacon.…
The environment team at BPEX has been keeping busy in the past month. Sue Rabbich has just about finished completely revising the model templates for IPPC…
A long term approach to flood management is needed in the face of an “uncertain future climate” says the National Farmers Union (NFU), commenting after today’s…
After a long and painful process (much like labour but possibly with less swearing), I finally managed to complete the five-year strategy for the NPA going…
The latest tweet from the USDA’s food and nutrition service asks followers if they need “nutrition info on-the-go” followed by links to apps and web games…
Research designed to prove that the Pedigree Welsh Pig breed can be used on a commercial basis is being carried out by a team at Harper…
British pig producers are applying high level protection measures against PEDv and African swine fever (ASF) with more than 80% no longer taking breeding pigs from…
A £1000 prize is on offer in Scotland to anyone aged under-30 with a livestock-based innovative idea to develop. Backed by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Campbell…