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9th Nov 2018

NPANews

NPA response to AHDB Review


The NPA has today submitted its response to the Review of AHDB's activities after we leave the EU. 

9th Nov 2018

HealthWelfare

Tackling Tail Biting - Why evidence of action is key


The NPA is teaming up with Pig World, AHDB and the Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) to take an in-depth at tail biting and tail docking.

9th Nov 2018

NPANews

Last chance to take part in survey on AHDB's future!


It's now or never - today is the deadline to take part in a survey on AHDB’s future role after we leave the EU.

9th Nov 2018

HealthWelfare

Updated Pig Health Scheme set to resume


The Pig Health Scheme, formerly the British Pig Health Scheme, is set to re-commence, following a lengthy review.

8th Nov 2018

Brussels

Standing up for British Food Production in Parliament


In the latest issue of Pig World, Ed Barker discussed the recent Parliamentary reception for the pig poultry and egg and the prospects of a Brexit deal.

8th Nov 2018

HealthWelfare

eMB deadline reminder


The deadline for submitting antibiotic data from the third quarter of 2018 on the eMB-Pigs database is rapidly approaching. 

8th Nov 2018

Brussels

US pork industry spells out its position on future UK-US trade deal


The US pork industry has made its stance clear on a future trade with a post-Brexit UK. 

8th Nov 2018

HealthWelfare

Belgian ASF outbreak prompts debate over wild boar numbers


The spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Belgium has prompted debate about how to manage the country's rising wild boar population.

8th Nov 2018

Brussels

UK pork sector eyes export opportunities in Taiwan


Pork processors and exporters from the UK have arrived in Taiwan this week as part of a three-day mission to explore this newly-accessible market.

7th Nov 2018

HealthWelfare

Red Meat tax a 'retrograde step', expert says


A tax on red meat would be a ‘retrograde step’, according to a leading public health nutritionist.