A promise for the future of pig production
Robust pig prices, aided by factors such as the tightening of domestic supply following breeding…
Animal Health
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…
Highlighting the differences – how UK welfare standards compare with our competitors
The UK pig industry has, quite rightly, made much of its high animal welfare standards…
Leptospirosis: insidious, invisible. In your herd?
Leptospirosis is a widespread, zoonotic disease that affects pigs, people and a host of other…