The government has been accused of ‘leaving the UK in the firing line’, after it rejected, parked or only ‘partially accepted’ the majority of recommendations made…
Month: November 2025
Cranswick has committed to a new six-point plan to raise animal welfare standards across its pig farming operations, in response to the findings of a veterinary-led…
Pig producers are being urged to tighten their biosecurity, as government data highlights rising cases of swine dysentery. The latest figures from the GB Pig Surveillance…
Average net pig margins nearly doubled to £13 per head in the third quarter of 2025, driven by a big fall in average costs of production,…
After a turbulent decade of fluctuating prices and rising input costs, the UK pig industry has entered a period of relative calm. While challenges remain, especially…
Scottish Pigs Ltd, in collaboration with leading agricultural and veterinary partners, has announced the launch of Pig Insights, a pioneering innovation pig health project, driven by…
The pig industry continues to innovate and adapt to optimise the management of modern hyper-prolific sows and larger litters. The central aim is achieving healthy, high-quality…
A committee of MPs has called for the government to take action to address the flow of illegal meat imports into the country, including taking into…
The Oxford Sandy and Black Pig Group (OSBPG) has developed an African swine fever (ASF) contingency plan for breeders, keepers and independent pork producers. The charity,…
Taiwan’s first African swine fever (ASF) was probably caused by unsterilised food waste, according to the country’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Tu Wen-jane. The government announced…