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Pig prices have in general remained at very similar 'stand on' levels although the SPP moved up a useful 0.72p to stand at 150.07p/kg.

Scotland's main pig processing plant is expected to run out of CO2 on Tuesday next week, as the shortage threatens to disrupt UK pig production. 

An interesting few weeks for the NPA as we have ramped up our discussions with Government departments about where we stand with trade post-Brexit.

A new disease alert has been posted in the members area. 

The NPA’s Georgina Crayford has highlighted the potential benefits to the pig industry of the production of PRRS-resistant pigs bred using gene editing techniques.

The NPA has welcomed a scientific breakthrough that could in the future protect pigs against, one of the world's most damaging pig diseases. 

NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has posted an important update in the members' area. All members are urged to read it. 

The EU ban on prophylactic use of antibiotics in groups of animals has been confirmed following discussions between the main decision making bodies in Brussels.

The Treasury has issued a call for evidence on the use of red diesel to better understand barriers to a move to cleaner alternative sources of power.

AHDB is renewing its partnership North Yorkshire laboratory to help battle fraud in the pork supply chain.