APHA seeks pig farmers for biosecurity study
APHA is seeking participants from the UK for a new EU-funded study on the cost-effectiveness of…
Animal Health
CRRU warns farmers over misuse of rodenticide
An alert to the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) complaints procedure has been issued…
BVA publishes recommendations on providing ‘humane death’ for animals at slaughter
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published a new comprehensive policy with no fewer than…
Automatic drop-out panels could safeguard pig health in prolonged hot spells
ARM Buildings has developed ‘drop-out window panels’ which could help safeguard the health and welfare…
Calls for fresh samples as free rodenticide resistance testing service resumes
Free DNA testing for rodenticide resistance in rats and mice has resumed with the Campaign…
Products to help producers rear more pigs enter UK industry
Two new products from Agritech Solutions ,called Quickstart and Electro FA, have been introduced to…
Small-scale pig keepers wanted for African Swine Fever survey
A survey aimed at small-scale pig keepers, including smallholders, pet pig keepers and hobby keepers,…
Lighting experts trial acoustic technology which aims to boost pig welfare in finishing sheds
Lighting technology pioneer Greengage has said that it is working with BQP (British Quality Pigs)…
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…
Flooding in China triggers fresh ASF outbreak
Renewed outbreaks of the fatal African swine fever (ASF) are surging in some parts of…