News
2nd Jun 2020
Relaxation of driver rules extended
The Department of Transport has extended the temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the drivers’ hours rules.
1st Jun 2020
Pig sector antibiotic targets will not be at cost of animal health and welfare - RUMA
The UK pig sector will never compromise animal health and welfare or food safety in pusuit of antibiotic reductions, according to the chair of RUMA.
1st Jun 2020
'We continue to be in a very good place' - NPA chair's response to 2019 antibiotic data
NPA chairman Richard Lister gives his take on the 2019 eMB-Pigs antibiotic data, released today.
1st Jun 2020
Antibiotic usage stable in 2019 in face of swine dysentery challenge
Despite the significant challenges thrown up by a spike in swine dysentery cases, pig industry antibiotic usage remained stable in 2019.
29th May 2020
Tackling heat stress
Speaking at a recent webinar, Mark McFarland, from Lallemand Animal Nutrition, outlined why heat stress is an issue that must be addressed.
28th May 2020
RSPCA Assured announces phased return of on-farm assessments from Monday
RSPCA Assured members will be offered the option of 'contactless' on-farm assessments from the start of June.
28th May 2020
MSD launches new disease control ambassador programme
MSD Animal Health UK has launched a new ambassador programme, encouraging proactive disease control among pig producers.
27th May 2020
AHDB confirms Ladies in Pigs funding for this year
Ladies in Pigs (LIPs’) will be ‘raring to go' once live events resume, after securing £100,000 of funding for this year from their main sponsor AHDB.
26th May 2020
India's ASF outbreak started in January - OIE
The first outbreaks of ASF in India occurred in late-January, according to the official notification of the disease from OIE, the global animal health body.
26th May 2020
TVC update belies claims of poor market conditions
Thames Valley Cambac's (TVC) latest market update paints a relatively positive picture, belying claims of poor market conditions from some within the supply chain.