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Newcastle University’s Professor Sandra Edwards has been recognised for her research into animal welfare.

African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected in the Czech Republic for the first time, confirming further spread of the virus in Eastern Europe. 

Nominations are now open for the Chris Brant Award, which each year recognises those prepared to go the extra mile on behalf of the pig industry.   

Tributes have been paid to Robert Overend, a former NPA board member and former chairman of the British Pig Association, who died on Sunday.  

The poultry sector has published figures showing a 71% reduction in antibiotic usage over a four-year period. 

We have an important update to a story posted in the members' area a fortnight ago. 

UK production of pig meat increased year-on-year for the first time this year in May, although production appeared to be down again this month.

The SPP continues to improve, rising by 0.21p to 161.91p, as some weekly contribution prices stood on, with others up by a penny in places.

There have been some important changes to the certificates that anybody who exports pigs to China must be aware of.