My last column: a big thank-you and keep up the good work
This column will be the last I will pen as veterinary senior manager at AHDB…
Author Martin Smith
Martin Smith
Martin Smith joined AHDB Pork in September 2014 and is the organisation’s veterinary team manager. He specialises in animal and public health, disease prevention and animal welfare.
The only certainty is that much uncertainty lies in the year ahead
I am a firm believer that Christmas is a time for family. My wife and…
“Give your unit a clean bill of health”, says AHDB Pork
As 2017 approaches, pig producers are being encouraged to set a New Year’s resolution to…
Panorama’s spotlight on antibiotics
I have to admit that I must be more of an optimist than I give…
May 2016: Not being cagey about welfare
In the past month or so I’ve been involved in the background of a lot…
Is boutique meat production a step too far?
The current tightening of antibiotic use in the US and the emergence of the concept…
March 2016: Resilience during downturn focuses sector attention
As I write this column, the pig industry is once again facing tough times. It…
January 2016: Take time to reflect on 2015
Like many other people at this time of year, I’ve been spending some quality time…
November 2015: What the Victorians can teach us about biosecurity
We have a small but well-stocked library at AHDB headquarters in Stoneleigh, which I like…
October 2015: Marginal gains are the key to success
There are a number of keen cyclists at AHDB, Nigel Penlington included, and the Tour…