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A number of pig units have been caught up in restrictions imposed in Lincolnshire, following confirmation of bird flu in the county.  

The political landscape changed in 2016, as Brexit became a reality. NPA has produced a briefing outlining the implications for the pig sector. 

Defra has revealed plans for new TB compensation rates for pigs, including £250 for a gilt or sow and £350 for a boar.

APHA is reminding animal transporters that the process for renewal of type 1 transporter authorisations has changed.

The NPA has written to the VMD to outline its significant concerns about the potential EU ban on the use of zinc oxide in veterinary products.

We have received more details of suspected animal rights activity and would like to issue a reminder to members. 

The NPA's senior policy advisor Georgina Crayford explains why producers need to take ownership of recording their antibiotic usage data. 

Retail spending on all major pork cuts declined during the autumn as consumers continued to switch to beef and lamb and retail prices remained low.

fresh and frozen pork was 14 per cent down during the autumn, compared with last year, due to lower sales volume and prices. 

The NPA has vowed to fight a recommendation by EU veterinary experts for a ban on the use of zinc oxide in animal feed.

A key Minister in the Brexit negotiations has reassured the pig sector the Government recognises the important contribution it makes to the UK economy.