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Producers are being encouraged to take part in a new project looking at the welfare, health and performance of pigs. 

We have an update on the actions of animal rights campaigners targeted at the pig sector. 

AHDB Pork is offering to help farmers enter antibiotic usage data into the industry electronic database for a limited period.

Red Tractor is writing to farmers to explain proposed changes to the Red Tractor Pig Standards, including a requirement to upload antibiotic data onto eMB-Pigs. 

Today (November 18) is the deadline to book for this year's Young NPA conference and dinner, in London, in December. There are still a few places left. 

The Wellcome Trust has provoked an angry response from the livestock sector over a misleading video posted to mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week. 

The NPA has welcomed encouraging new data confirming a steady reduction in sales of antibiotics for use on pig farms.

Confirmation of a notable reduction in sales of antibiotics for UK livestock has been welcomed by the Government and the livestock industry. 

Cranswick, one of the UK's biggest pork processors, has established a significant presence in Northern Ireland with the acquisition of Dunbia Ballymena.

The NPA is urging all members to become Antibiotic Guardians by signing up to a simple pledge.