BVA asks Liz Truss to reconsider membership of the Trade and Agriculture Commission to include more vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to International Trade Secretary Liz Truss to raise…
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European pig prices under pressure as plant closures and export bans bite
The continuing fall out from COVID-19 is putting EU pig prices under serious pressure again.…
Richard Irvine named new UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer
Richard Irvine has been named as the new Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (DCVO) for the…
APHA urges people not to bring pork products back as easing of travel restrictions increases ASF risk
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has reiterated its warning to travellers about not…
Cull sow market ‘extremely difficult’ – TVC
The cull sow market remains ‘extremely difficult’, with animals backing up on farms, as the…
Butchers’ shops pork sales boosted by local support under lockdown
During the first 12 weeks of lockdown, British shoppers spent an extra £45m at butchers’…
Four UK farming unions represented on Trade and Agriculture Commission
Representatives from each of the four UK farming unions will sit on the Government’s new Trade…
Flooding in China triggers fresh ASF outbreak
Renewed outbreaks of the fatal African swine fever (ASF) are surging in some parts of…
A week left to submit 2020 National Pig Award entries!
There is still a week left to get your entry in for the 2020 National…
Pressure for UK farrowing crate ban likely to grow following Germany ban – NPA
A decision by the German Government to phase out farrowing crates is likely to intensify…