Probably the only slightly positive note is that the influential German producer price has stood on for the ninth week running at €1.36, which in sterling…
Month: December 2018
AHDB has announced the two successful contractors who will run the new Pig Health Scheme. Following a successful tender process, the contract for training and quality…
After years of working behind the scenes on this prestigious award, Mick Sloyan was a very deserving winner of the 2018 David Black Award. Alistair Driver…
Duncan Berkshire is one of the lead vets within the five-vet pig team at Bishopton Veterinary Group, based in Yorkshire As we come to the end…
Nick Giordano, Vice President and Counsel, Global Government Affairs of the National Pork Producers Council in the US, outlines the barriers that must be overcome ahead…
The pig industry is seeking funding for a major new project that would deliver a co-ordinated cross-industry approach to PRRS control. Stewart Houston, in his role…
Defra has updated its advice on how to identify and report African swine fever (ASF). You can view the updated advice and information here Symptoms It outlines…
The second in our series of in-depth features on tail biting, AHDB highlights the importance of gathering and assessing data and then continuing to review it…
Pig farmers across the country have been expressing concerns at a lack of demand for Red Tractor pigs. Are cheap imports to blame? Alistair Driver reports…
Mike Sheldon is to remain as chair of the Red Tractor Pork board for another year, after the assurance scheme failed to appoint a replacement. Mr…