News
10th Jul 2017
VMD praises pig industry efforts to reduce antibiotic use
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has praised the efforts being taken by the pig industry to reduce its antibiotic usage.
10th Jul 2017
AHDB Pork guide to environmental enrichment
AHDB has published a guide to help producers provide the best environmental enrichment within a wide variety of housing and systems.
7th Jul 2017
Reach for the Sky
Demand for UK pigs continues to reflect the weather (hot) and, although the SPP only moved up by 0.15p to stand at 162.43p, spot prices have continued to reach for the sky.
7th Jul 2017
Gove roundtable - NPA sets out vision for pig sector in 2030
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.
7th Jul 2017
Update on changes to China export certificates
APHA has clarified some of our queries regarding the new documentation required for exports to China, including regarding suspected bovine TB (bTB).
7th Jul 2017
Sainsbury's introduces ham 'smart label' technology to combat waste
Sainsbury's is attempting to tackle food waste with the introduction of a ‘smart label’ for its own-brand ham.
7th Jul 2017
Members area - activist update
We have an update on the latest animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.
6th Jul 2017
HSE stats confirm farming as UK's most dangerous sector
Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have confirmed agriculture as the most dangerous industry in the UK.
6th Jul 2017
VMD confirms maximum five years for zinc oxide
The VMD has confirmed the UK pig industry will be granted the maximum five year period to withdraw zinc oxide from piglet diets.
5th Jul 2017
NPA to set out vision for pig industry in Gove roundtable meeting
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies will outline the association’s vision for a ‘world class pig industry’ at a roundtable event hosted by Michael Gove on Thursday.