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Defra has revealed the identity of the next Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (DCVO) for the UK.

British Sausage Week has got underway, with the launch of 'Sausage FM' among the initiatives designed to draw consumers' attention to the great British banger.

The debate about pigmeat product development is continuing on our two forums.  

The NPA has responded to the latest sensationalist claims in the Daily Mail seeking to link poor practice on pig farms to the potential spread of the LA-MRSA bug to humans. 

Our survey on migrant labour is now closed.

UK retailers are sourcing more British bacon but there has been little movement in the other pork categories, despite favourable exchange rates, the latest Porkwatch survey shows.

Farmers and abattoirs in East Anglia are urged to be vigilant, following further reports of animals rights activity over the past two days.

The North regional NPA meeting will take place in York tonight, covering a range of topical issues.

The NPA is calling for more concerted efforts to control feral wild boar in the Forest of Dean in response to the threat the rising population poses to commercial pigs.

Tesco has been accused of breaching consumers’ trust, after new figures confirmed a return to growth for the retailer on the back of its fake farm brands.