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An Commons Early Day Motion (EDM) highlighting the need to maintain British farm animal welfare standards after we leave the EU has been tabled.

Members of the Red Tractor pigs scheme have been reminded that all vets registered under the scheme must be members of the PVS from October 1.

The NPA has urged anyone involved in importing pigs to be vigilant following news that PEDv is again circulating in Canada.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has praised the efforts being taken by the pig industry to reduce its antibiotic usage.

AHDB has published a guide to help producers provide the best environmental enrichment within a wide variety of housing and systems. 

NPA chief executive Zoe Davies set out the association’s vision for a ‘world class’ pig industry of the future during a roundtable event hosted by Michael Gove.

APHA has clarified some of our queries regarding the new documentation required for exports to China, including regarding suspected bovine TB (bTB). 

Sainsbury's is attempting to tackle food waste with the introduction of a ‘smart label’ for its own-brand ham.

Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have confirmed agriculture as the most dangerous industry in the UK.

The VMD has confirmed the UK pig industry will be granted the maximum five year period to withdraw zinc oxide from piglet diets.