It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. But innovators in the pig and poultry sectors are constantly pushing the boundaries to improve animal…
Year: 2018
A group of Chinese academics and researchers has visited the UK to learn about British livestock production, and applications of research and development. The group from the Inner Mongolia…
Blower heaters for weaner-grower pens may offer significant advantages over conventional in-pen bar heaters, according to Tim Miller environmental specialist with ARM Buildings. “In modern buildings,…
The first of the NPA’s 2018 Spring Regional meetings takes place in Exeter on Tuesday. The South West will be held on Tuesday April 10, at Exeter…
The organisers of the Pig & Poultry Fair have launched a survey to gauge the industry’s outlook ahead of the 2018 event, which takes place at…
Something of a curate’s egg (good in parts) trade today with a little more interest in finished pigs, although sows are still, sadly, remaining at very…
The NPA has reassured producers that the introduction of a new traceability system for livestock will not mean a move to individual EID for pigs. Announcing…
The EU pig sector could benefit from the US-China trade war, according to AHDB Pork. China announced retaliatory tariffs on various products from the US, including pork,…
Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are being encouraged to undertake knowledge updates to maintain their professional competence in the use of stewardship-label rodenticides. In its response…
Just nipping down to the shop to get some ‘zero grazed’ milk, darling.” “While you’re there, could you get some ‘indoor intensive’ pork as well?” An…