Industry welcomes continuing fall in European antibiotic sales
New figures showing a continuing reduction in antibiotic sales for livestock in Europe also reveal that the UK is…
Antibiotics
Study raises concerns over storage of vaccines
A recent study led by Rosie Lyle of Bishopton Veterinary Group and supported by MSD…
Study shows antibody could provide protection for pigs and humans from flu
Studies undertaken at The Pirbright Institute, in collaboration with Inovio Pharmaceuticals, have shown that a…
Double dose of Covid-19 vaccine boosts immune response in pigs more than single dose in trials
The Pirbright Institute, working in collaboration with the University of Oxford, have successfully shown that…
Preparing for a future beyond zinc
In the first of a series, in association with ForFarmers, looking at a future beyond…
‘Plenty to be positive about’ for pig sector in 2019 antibiotic data – RUMA
There is still ‘plenty to be positive about’ for the pig sector in the 2019…
2019 antibiotic usage unchanged, despite swine dysentery challenge
Antibiotic usage in the UK pig sector remained unchanged in 2019, as a spike in…
Antibiotic usage in the pig sector – what next?
The UK pig industry has made great progress towards its 2020 antibiotic targets, but they…
RUMA announces new leadership team
Catherine (Cat) McLaughlin, the NFU’s chief animal health and welfare adviser, has been appointed as…
Hormel Foods Corp to ban use of ractopamine from April 1
Hormel Food Corps has joined Tyson Foods and JBS in removing a drug banned by…