Much of the responsibility of keeping disease out of the UK pig herd remains in the hands of producers. In this three-part series of articles, we’ll…
Month: July 2015
Agricultural supply companies are like any other business in that they’re always looking for new products that their customers might need. By diversifying and moving into…
The need for better “consumer engagement and empowerment” is to be discussed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) at its board meeting in London next week,…
A new “one-stop-shop” training guide for anybody involved in the pig industry has been published by AHDB Pork. Expanded, revised and updated from last year, the…
More than half of vets (53%) have suffered injuries in the last twelve months when working with farm animals according to a survey carried out by…
It’s a pity the pig trade isn’t as hot as the weather, but at least prices have generally held at stand-on levels, which is better than…
Pig World is delighted to announce the members of the judging panel of the National Pig Awards. Comprising of some of the best known industry figures,…
Pig industry successes in live weight gain, FCR and total production are presented as “great strides in productivity” in the newly published AHDB Pork yearbook. Including…
Pig building ventilation systems should be keeping the housing at no more than 2C to 4C above the external air temperature, despite the record high temperatures…
The EU is still not taking enough account of African Swine Fever (ASF), enabling the pathogen to “take root” in new territories and increasing the risks…