The large farm debate – why big isn’t bad for the UK pig industry
The headline said it all: “Rise of mega farms: how the US model of intensive…
Animal Health
Beware the long-term threat posed by PWD
At its worst, post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) can hit up to half the young pigs on…
A promise for the future of pig production
Robust pig prices, aided by factors such as the tightening of domestic supply following breeding…
Hepatitis E and eating pork – the truth behind the headlines
The pork industry has been back in the national headlines over the last couple of…
A breakthrough to defuse the antibiotic time bomb?
Pig producers could soon be using viruses to treat bacterial infections, following an exciting scientific…
How a varied programme can control Salmonella
Salmonella outbreaks in the EU have an economic impact of around €3 billion a year,…
How the EU is aiming to drive antibiotic change
It is well documented that the UK livestock industry is about to enter critical negotiations…
Research leaves disease in the dust
Removing dust and bacteria from the air could significantly cut the costs associated with poor…
FSA issues advice to consumers following hepatitis E reports
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued advice to consumers about cooking pork, following the…
Serious change is coming – why a new approach to antibiotics is needed
Mark White, of the Pig Veterinary Society, will have a big role to play in…