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The risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) entering the UK pig population has been identified as number one exotic diseases concern for the industry.

African Swine Fever continues its deadly spread

African Swine Fever has been identified for the first time in Romania, in domestic pigs on a backyard holding. Whilst the source is stated as unknown, humans are most likely to be the cause as many of these European countries struggle to express the importance of not feeding swill to back yard pig keepers.

UK farm animal use of antibiotics is comparatively low against many of its European neighbours, according to a European report.

Today is the last day to get your Chris Brant Award nomination in. 

Farmers and vets are being urged to continue following current prescription guidelines and completing courses of animal treatments.

The latest instalment in NPA senior advisor Ed Barker's round-up of the week's Brexit related developments affecting the pig sector.

Although the SPP put on a further 0.23p this week to stand at 164.43p, spot quotes were a gnat’s crochet easier than recently.

AHDB Pork has produced some new materials urging the UK pig industry to do everything in its powers to keep African Swine Fever out of the country. 

A tribute to Jon Roads, the founder of Roadhogs Recruitment, who died earlier this month, has been posted on the forum. 

The BVA has demanded clarity from the Government on animal welfare standards, following the publication of a House of Lords report.