News
6th Nov 2018
Mick Sloyan wins 2018 David Black Award
Mick Sloyan, a hugely influential figure in the British pig industry over four decades, has won the prestigious 2018 David Black Award.
5th Nov 2018
Porkwatch survey highlights differences between branded and own label sourcing
The latest Porkwatch survey sheds some interesting light on how retailers approach sourcing policies for branded and own label category products.
2nd Nov 2018
It's official - size doesn't matter when it comes to animal welfare
The size of a farm is irrelevant when it comes animal welfare, new research has found.
1st Nov 2018
Is your business ready for African swine fever?
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has urged producers to ensure they are ready for African swine fever (ASF) if the virus hits the UK pig herd.
31st Oct 2018
Belgian authorities planning wild boar cull
The Belgian authorities are planning a cull of wild boar to prevent further spread of African swine fever (ASF).
30th Oct 2018
AHDB building survey underway - have your say
AHDB has engaged BMG Research to conduct an in-depth survey of pig buildings.
29th Oct 2018
MLCSL sale to Hallmark expected to go ahead in next few months
AHDB has announced that it hopes to complete the sale MLCSL to Hallmark Veterinary Compliance Services within the next few months.
26th Oct 2018
MEPs vote to restrict preventative use of antibiotics on farms
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed proposals to restrict preventative antibiotic use on farms in a bid to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
25th Oct 2018
NPA urges Government to keep biosecurity guard up after we leave the EU
The NPA has expressed serious concerns about the potentially heightened risk of animal disease incursion in the event of a Brexit ‘no deal’.
24th Oct 2018
NPA welcomes VARSS report showing further progress on antibiotic use
Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals dropped by 18% between 2016 and 2017 to reach a new low of 37 mg/kg, official Government figures show.