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Gene editing is a ‘really exciting’ new technology for the pig industry that must not be stifled by unjustified political opposition in Brussels.

The FSA is urging businesses that export meat products to the EU register to ensure they are approved for export in the event of a no deal Brexit.

NPA chief executive Zoe Davies was interviewed by BBC Farming Today about animal welfare abuses on pig farms. 

The next phase of The Pork Report is underway!  

Gloucestershire pig producer Sophie Hope and vet Richard Pearson did an excellent job talking about antibiotic use on the BBC over the weekend. 

Members are urged to take a look at the latest post in the Members Area. 

Some suggestions that prices may be bumping along the bottom of the current 'pig' trough but still a long way to go before producer prices get out of the red.

The NPA has welcomed the publication of a new Government report that brings together data on the levels of antibiotic use in humans and animals.

The NPA has published a comprehensive new briefing on African swine fever (ASF), covering everything from the history of the virus to the possible routes of infection.

Danish Crown has announced jt will be cutting up to 400 jobs across the group, as its UK arm, Tulip, continues to under-perform.

In an announcement on Wednesday, the Danish meat giant said it was now intensifying the group’s cost-savings programme and would be looking to reduce its total costs by 350 million DKK (£41m) this financial year.