Improvements in the physical performance of the GB breeding herd in 2014, led by indoor units, helped to increase the overall productivity of sows, according to…
Month: March 2015
The provision of private storage aid for EU pigmeat opens for business today (Monday) in a move which the European Commission (EC) says “tends to help…
Although spot prices have continued to improve, unfortunately reductions in European mainland pigmeat values limited UK gains to 2-4p/kg, with the result that most spot bacon…
A wet feed outdoor pig tanker was stolen from near Swaffham, Norfolk, on Monday evening, March 2. Norfolk police want to hear from anyone who is…
The non-compulsory reporting of PEDv cases in Europe is to be examined by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) with a report on the issue expected…
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has warned that it is “vital” than any rise in EU pig rises in the coming weeks is fed through to…
The latest pig production figures for EU member states indicate some tightening of supply in the early part of this year, although this could be only…
Greece appears to be at the front of the queue to benefit from a potential loosening of Russia’s ban on food imports from the EU. Discussions…
The National Pig Association (NPA) has today published its pre-election briefing for MPs and prospective parliamentary candidates, highlighting the “forward-looking” ethos of British pig producers and…
Elanco Animal Health has urged producers to ensure they have a strategic worming programme in place following a “worrying increase in milk spot lesions in pigs…