Eustice launches consultation on use of gene editing in agriculture
Defra Secretary George Eustice has launched a consultation today on changing the laws in England…
Breeding
US pig herd shrinks for first time in six years
After six consecutive years of growth, the US pig herd contracted slightly in December, according…
Sows drink 15-20 extra litres of water per day in free-style pens, research finds
Research from environmental specialist ARM Buildings has shown that sows in the free-style pens are drinking 15-20 more…
Chinese hog producer Muyuan Foods building ‘world’s largest’ pig farm
China’s top pig producer, Muyuan Foods, is building what it says is the world’s largest pig…
BBC hears how loss of breeding pig exports will hurt pig sector
UK pig breeding companies have been left ‘high and dry’ by the refusal of a…
GB breeding herd shows performance gains in Q2
The latest data from Agrosoft has shown that the GB breeding herd has been making positive gains in…
NPA ‘incredibly concerned’ about breeding pigs trade after EU exit
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has said she is ‘incredibly concerned’ about the future of…
RBST urges keepers to continue ‘crucial’ registration of rare breeds amid show cancellations
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has warned of a set-back for the conservation of rare livestock…
Breeding herd performance improves in first quarter
GB breeding herd performance improved in the first quarter of the year, with gains in…
DanBred sets up subdivision in Germany
Pig breeding company DanBred has announced the it has set up a new subsidiary in Germany, DanBred…