In an interview with Reuters this week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said that local trials for an ASF vaccine had shown ‘promising results’. Following worldwide testing…
Month: July 2023
AHDB has issued a reminder that, from December 13, 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will be required to provide a declaration signed by a vet following an…
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has issued a fresh reminder to the UK pork sector and all pig keepers of the steps needed to…
The NPA has announced it will be increasing its subscriptions from 2024 in response to rising costs and the loss of membership income on the back…
Pilgrim’s Ashton site will kill pigs for the last time on Friday, July 7, with existing operations transferring to the company’s abattoir and butchery facilities in…
The latest report to be published by CIEL (Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock) urges the industry to adopt and extend innovative measures to ensure the…
Nominations are open for the 2023 Chris Brant Award winner, which named after the late industry campaigner, recognises those who have ‘gone the extra mile’ for the…
Lee Thompson has joined pig building and equipment supplier Quality Equipment’s (QE) sales team. Lee, who is vice chair of Young NPA, has joined from pig feed…
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After years of delays, a California law preventing breeding pigs being kept in narrow cages has now come into force. Associated Press report that the new rules…