News

The NPA has stressed that the risk of Hepatitis E infection from thoroughly cooked pork remains low in response to EFSA's latest opinion on the virus.

The NPA has responsed to news that funding is being made available for research into alternatives to carbon dioxide (CO2) to stun pigs. 

An Commons Early Day Motion (EDM) highlighting the need to maintain British farm animal welfare standards after we leave the EU has been tabled.

Richard Longthorp, chair of the Chris Brant Award judging panel, has reminded members there is still time to get your nomination in. 

Two new posts have been added to the members' area. 

Members of the Red Tractor pigs scheme have been reminded that all vets registered under the scheme must be members of the PVS from October 1.

The NPA has urged anyone involved in importing pigs to be vigilant following news that PEDv is again circulating in Canada.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has praised the efforts being taken by the pig industry to reduce its antibiotic usage.

AHDB has published a guide to help producers provide the best environmental enrichment within a wide variety of housing and systems. 

Demand for UK pigs continues to reflect the weather (hot) and, although the SPP only moved up by 0.15p to stand at 162.43p, spot prices have continued to reach for the sky.