News
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.
28th May 2020
RSPCA Assured announces phased return of on-farm assessments from Monday
RSPCA Assured members will be offered the option of 'contactless' on-farm assessments from the start of June.
28th May 2020
MSD launches new disease control ambassador programme
MSD Animal Health UK has launched a new ambassador programme, encouraging proactive disease control among pig producers.
27th May 2020
Members Area alert - animal rights activity
We have posted an update in the Members' Area on animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.