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20th Feb 2017

Brussels

Defra publishes avian flu guidance for pig producers


Defra has published guidance for pig farmers clarifying how their businesses are affected by avian flu restrictions in place across the country. 

17th Feb 2017

Brussels

EU-Canada deal will not compromise production standards - Commission


The European Commission has insisted the new EU-Canada global trade deal will not compromise the EU’s standards of production.

17th Feb 2017

Environment

Industry urged to continue responsible rodenticide use


The farmimg industry has been warned it must continue to to demonstrate responsible use of rodenticide products in order to avoid further restrictions.

16th Feb 2017

Westminster

Full transcript of NPA EFRA hearing published


The full transcript of NPA chief executive Zoe Davies' evidence session evidence session to MPs on the EFRA Committee is now available online.

15th Feb 2017

Brussels

Commission grants special status to Welsh pigs


Pork from traditionally reared Pedigree Welsh Pigs has been granted Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) status by the European Commission.

15th Feb 2017

Brussels

Red Tractor issues guidance on eMB-Pigs requirement


Red Tractor Assurance has published advice on the new pork scheme requirement to record antibiotic data coming in later this year. 

14th Feb 2017

Prices

AHDB pork outlook - market firm but global production a threat


The pork market is set to remain to firm over the first half of 2017, as UK and EU supplies remain tight, according to AHDB.

14th Feb 2017

HealthWelfare

Survey highlights veterinary concerns over APHA lab changes


Changes to APHA's post mortem laboratories have affected vets' access to the facilities, according to a survey by the BVA.

14th Feb 2017

Brussels

Pig farmers urged to be vigilant after suspected Suffolk bird flu outbreak


Pig farmers have again been urged to be vigilant after bird flu restrictions were put in place in mid-Suffolk.

14th Feb 2017

Prices

AHDB Outlook webinar to examine pork prospects


AHDB's Outlook webinar, which kicks off at 10.30am today, will look at the prospects for the pork sector prospects as the UK prepares to leave the EU.