News
3rd Jun 2020
Stronger domestic and export demand boosts EU pig prices
Improving domestic and export trade has resulted in a slight upturn in EU pig prices, following weeks of decline since early March.
3rd Jun 2020
AHDB export webinar today
AHDB is hosting a webinar today examining the impact of coronavirus on global trade in the first in a series of export webinars.
2nd Jun 2020
Campaign to protect standards gains momentum with Jamie Oliver endorsement
The NPA is urging members to back the campaign to protect UK food standards, which has just received high-profile backing from Jamie Oliver.
2nd Jun 2020
Relaxation of driver rules extended
The Department of Transport has extended the temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the drivers’ hours rules.
1st Jun 2020
Pig sector antibiotic targets will not be at cost of animal health and welfare - RUMA
The UK pig sector will never compromise animal health and welfare or food safety in pusuit of antibiotic reductions, according to the chair of RUMA.
1st Jun 2020
1st Jun 2020
'We continue to be in a very good place' - NPA chair's response to 2019 antibiotic data
NPA chairman Richard Lister gives his take on the 2019 eMB-Pigs antibiotic data, released today.
1st Jun 2020
Antibiotic usage stable in 2019 in face of swine dysentery challenge
Despite the significant challenges thrown up by a spike in swine dysentery cases, pig industry antibiotic usage remained stable in 2019.
29th May 2020
Tackling heat stress
Speaking at a recent webinar, Mark McFarland, from Lallemand Animal Nutrition, outlined why heat stress is an issue that must be addressed.
29th May 2020
The Sun Has Got His Hat On
Pig prices have remained firm throughout the week and, although the SPP has only moved up by 0.17p to 164.51p, spot demand keeps pushing ahead.