England’s early exit from the football World Cup, followed by a chilly August, took its toll on this year’s barbecue business, according to BPEX. Quoting the…
Year: 2014
Pig producers in Canada’s Manitoba province have been urged by their chief veterinary officer to step up their focus on PEDv biosecurity as the weather turns…
The UK’s £100 billion food industry needs the environment to be in top condition if it is to be at its most productive, Environment Secretary, Liz…
Improved lifetime performance, reaching slaughter 4 days earlier or 4kgs heavier, reduced pre-weaning mortality and improved uniformity at weaning are all claimed as benefits delivered by…
The EU has become the main provider of pork to Japan, increasing its market share to 38% for the first nine months of 2014, according to…
Ladies in Pigs has been named the recipient of the 2014 David Black Award. The organisation’s chairwoman, Sue Woodall, accepted the award from Agriculture Minister George…
The vast majority of British vets believe consumers need to be better informed about slaughter methods and welfare at slaughter according to survey results released by…
An export development programme running through to 2018 is being planned by the pigmeat industry in Belgium, potentially supported by 50% EU funding. The programme, which…
A warning on just how ineffective the use of inadequate disinfectant techniques can be, has been issued by ACMC veterinary consultant, Paul Thompson. The negatives attached to…
Farm business income on specialist pig farms rose to an average of £65,200 in 2013/14, reaching its highest level since 2009/10, which was also the last…