Retail sales of processed pork products soared as the UK responded to the threat of coronavirus in March. Primary pork sales also rose, although not to…
Month: April 2020
A new study in Germany has confirmed that pigs and poultry are not susceptible to COVID-19, reinforcing similar research from China. SARS-CoV-2Â (the official name for COVID-19)…
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has thanked meat companies in England for working with it during these ‘unprecedented times’ and has promised to continue working with them…
The Government has updated its guidance on staff that have been furloughed, meaning they are now permitted to undertake other employment, if their contract permits. The…
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has relaxed the rules to allow veterinary surgeons to delegate the retail supply of veterinary medicines to internet retailers or wholesale dealers…
The NPAÂ has announced the dates of two webinars it will be holding to replace the four regional meetings that have been cancelled due to coronavirus. The…
Farmers and growers from across Britain are hoping to inspire and educate children about food and where it comes from as a part of a new…
Ian Cure, farm director at VetPartners, has urged farmers to follow government guidance on social distancing and self-isolation when vets are practicing on farm. Vets will assess each…
AÂ new article from AHDBÂ has been released which examines the possible long term changes in meat eating habits that are likely be occur as a result of…
Some processing plants have been affected more than others by staff absences due to coronavirus, but the trading cycle was a relatively quiet affair running into…