The Yorkshire Pig added to Rare Breed Survival Trust watchlist
The newly updated Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) watchlist has added the Large White Pig, known…
Breeding
SRUC study to examine if pig welfare can be improved through breeding
A new study led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) will look at whether the social…
New genomic study highlights robust measures needed to save rare Lop pig breed
A major new genomic study into the genetic markers of the rare Lop pig breed…
Improved GB breeding herd performance contributing to higher pig numbers
The physical performance of the British breeding improved over the summer, contributing to higher pig production. …
Roslin Institute and Genus join forces to produce gene-edited pigs resistant to PRRS
The Roslin Institute and Genus have signed an agreement to produce pigs using gene editing…
Animal breeding companies welcome Commission findings on New Genomic Techniques
EU animal breeding companies have welcomed a report published by the European Commission that they…
More than 1,000 UK breeding pigs flown to China
More than 1,000 breeding pigs from a Northamptonshire farm made the 7,000-mile journey to China…
Concern over Tamworth breed as RBST publishes latest Watchlist
The dwindling number of Tamworth pigs is a growing concern for the rare breeds sector,…
NFU weighs in on consultation into gene editing regulation
The NFU has responded to the Government’s consultation into future regulation surrounding gene editing, welcoming possible…
We are running out of space – farmer highlights challenges caused by the pig backlog
A Gloucestershire pig farmer has highlighted the problems facing many producers on farms at the…