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The Belgian news media is asking whether soldiers could have brought the African swine fever virus to Belgium. 

RUMA has re-stated its opposition to ‘antibiotic-free’, food labels, which it warned risk misleading the public about antibiotic use in livestock. 

The NPA's Autumn Regional meeting will take place in Diss on Tuesday night, October 9, with a focus on tail biting. 

Not too many positives as far as the UK pig industry is concerned with the SPP continuing on its downward track losing another 0.47p to stand at 147.21p.

Congratulations from everyone at the NPA to the deserving winners of the Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year award. 

In the latest forum entry, David Owers has some queries on the implications of a 'no deal' for the industry and particularly our trade in sow meat.  

With the number of outbreaks continuing to rise, there are growing concerns over China's ability to control the spread of ASF. 

In her latest column for Pig World, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies explains why she has very good reason to 'bang on' about preparing for ASF. 

Red Tractor is advertising for an 'experienced, enthusiastic, progressive' Pig and Poultry Technical Manager, with agriculture or food industry experience. 

A total of 28 wild boar have been diagnosed with African swine fever (ASF) inside Belgium’s 240 square mile Infected Zone, according a briefing sent to the NPA.