Big fall in UK pig sector antibiotic usage recorded last year
The volume of antibiotics used to treat pigs on UK farms in 2021 fell by 17%,…
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National Pig Awards deadline extended until July 1
The deadline to enter the 2022 National Pig Awards has been extended until July 1 to…
Ceva welcomes new UK swine team member
Luiza Pazini has joined Ceva UK’s swine team, as a veterinary services specialist. Ms Pazini…
UK pig meat production rises in May
Defra figures for the month of May show that the UK is producing more pig meat…
Prentis promises to work with pig sector on future of farrowing crates
Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has promised to work ‘carefully and sensitively’ with the pig industry…
Peers urge Government to support pig sector
Peers have accused the Government of not doing enough to support the pig sector during…
UK pig producers invited to complete survey on disease awareness
MSD Animal Health is asking UK pig producers to complete a survey on their experiences and knowledge of…
German pork production in decline
Data from the European Commission shows that Germany’s overall pork production has suffered as a result…
Smallholder prosecuted as malnourished pigs and carcasses found on property
The Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards has prosecuted a smallholder from Torworth, near Retford in Nottinghamshire,…
Environment Agency to pause N&P reporting requirement for permitted farms
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced it is to pause the BAT requirement to report N & P…