News
10th Nov 2017
NPA producer group offers fulsome backing for Ladies in Pigs
The NPA producer group has voiced its full support for Ladies in Pigs, as the future of the organisation remains shrouded in doubt.
10th Nov 2017
Ed's Brexit round-up
Aside from ministerial resignations, scandals of various descriptions and wranglings over how far we are down the Brexit path... a quiet week in Westinster.
10th Nov 2017
New Red Tractor eMB-Pigs requirement comes into force
A significant Red Tractor rule change comes into force tomorrow.
9th Nov 2017
Antibiotic targets - meeting the challenge
There will still be a need for targeted prophalyaxis but routine prophylaxis should be rapidly phased out as the pig industry addresses its new antibiotic targets.
8th Nov 2017
NPA warns against further 'unsubstantiated' antibiotic reductions in response to WHO guidelines
The NPA has warned that any further restrictions in antibiotic use beyond those agreed under the new targets could actually make the problem worse.
7th Nov 2017
NPA calls for FSA support over proposed new copper limits
The NPA has written to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) about the NPA's 'significant concerns' over proposed new copper limits in piglet feed.
7th Nov 2017
Sam Walton wins Chris Brant Award
Pig World founding editor Sam Walton picked up the NPA Chris Brant Award at the National Pig Awards on Monday night.
6th Nov 2017
BPHS suspended after problems identified with data
The BPHS has been suspended after AHDB has found that data currently collected from it is not consistent with historical data.
6th Nov 2017
Georgina highlights North America-UK welfare gulf
The NPA's Georgina Crayford has highlighted the animal welfare gulf between the UK and two of our likely post-Brexit trading partners.
6th Nov 2017
Best of British pig industry celebrated tonight
The National Pig Awards take place in London tonight, with 14 awards to be handed out.