Defra Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss has written to hauliers warning them of the risks of bringing African swine fever into the UK. Ms Middlemiss has…
Year: 2018
Defra Secretary Michael Gove is staying at Defra, according to the latest reports. Mr Gove’s future as Defra Secretary was clouded in doubt as the fallout…
NPA senior policy Georgina Crayford has highlighted pig industry concerns over Defra’s approach to tail docking in a BBC interview. Dr Crayford was interviewed on the…
As Theresa May faces rebellion within her own Cabinet over the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, farm leaders have urged politicians to act to avoid the ‘mayhem’ of…
African Swine Fever has become a major issue within China since AHDB’s last update. Since the first confirmed case in August, incidences have increased and there are currently…
According to the latest figures from Statistics Denmark, the number of pigs in Denmark on 1 October 2018 was 2.3% above year earlier levels, at 13…
Defra faces enormous challenges in the lead-up to Brexit and, with the March 29, 2019, deadline looming, still does not know which scenario it is preparing for, a…
The Soil Association has revised its organic standards, including a number relating to pig production. This follows a major review of the standards, with input from…
The National Pig Association (NPA) has urged caution on calls to introduce ‘Method of Production’ labelling on meat and dairy products. The subject was discussed at…
Levels of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria in pork and beef remain low, a comprehensive Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey has confirmed. The agency has today published…