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Aside from ministerial resignations, scandals of various descriptions and wranglings over how far we are down the Brexit path... a quiet week in Westinster.

A significant Red Tractor rule change comes into force tomorrow.

There will still be a need for targeted prophalyaxis but routine prophylaxis should be rapidly phased out as the pig industry addresses its new antibiotic targets. 

We have posted another update in the members' area with the latest information after a number were targeted by activists.

Young NPA's annual conference will explore antibiotic use in the pig industry in early December. 

The NPA has warned that any further restrictions in antibiotic use beyond those agreed under the new targets could actually make the problem worse. 

We have posted an important reminder in the members' area following information received about farms being targeted by activists.

The NPA has written to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) about the NPA's 'significant concerns' over proposed new copper limits in piglet feed. 

A-One Feeds Supplements has been voted the NPA AIG Member of the Year, picking up the award at the National Pig Awards on Monday night.

Pig World founding editor Sam Walton picked up the NPA Chris Brant Award at the National Pig Awards on Monday night.