News
7th Mar 2017
Eustice interview - Government considering post-Brexit animal health and welfare grants
George Eustice has confirmed the Government is considering providing grants to invest in farm infrastructure under a new domestic farm policy.
6th Mar 2017
Forum, Members and Events section updates
Upates have been posted today on the open Forum, Members and Events sections of the website.
6th Mar 2017
Zinc oxide - update on future of piglet feed product
Pig producers have been reminded that zinc oxide is still permitted at therapeutic doses in piglet feed, despite the uncertainty over its future.
6th Mar 2017
New online tool launched to help address tail-biting
A new online tool has been developed to help pig farmers address the problem of tail-biting. |
5th Mar 2017
Supplies tight, demand remains firm - Peter Crichton commentary
With pig supplies still on the tight side and, despite the SPP easing marginally in value by 0.22p to 149.59p, demand remains firm across the board.
3rd Mar 2017
Antibiotic usage in piglet feed halves in three years
The use of prescribed antibiotics administered in feed for young pigs has halved over the past three years, figures released by RUMA suggest.
3rd Mar 2017
eMB-Pigs hits 50% mark - but more data needed
Antibiotic data representing more than half the 2015 UK pig herd has now been loaded onto the eMB-Pigs database.
3rd Mar 2017
BMPA to audit lorry washing facilities after complaints
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has commissioned an audit to gauge levels of compliance with its pork scheme’s lorry washing rules.
3rd Mar 2017
The term 'unskilled labour' does a great disservice to our migrant workforce - Zoe on labour debate
In her latest Pig World column, Zoe Davies outlines the NPA's recent activity on Brexit and sets the record straight on 'unskilled labour'.
3rd Mar 2017
Danish Crowns makes UK foodservice acquisition
Danish Crown has increased its presence in the UK foodservice sector, with the acquisition of Leivers Brothers in the Midlands.