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Pig meat prices have remained on something of a plateau, with very little movement over the past seven days.

Defra Minister Lord Gardiner has highlighted the potential of gene editing to address one of the pig sector's most difficult diseases - PRRS. 

Catherine (Cat) McLaughlin, the NFU's chief animal health and welfare adviser, has been appointed as the new chair of the RUMA alliance.

An industry survey by AHDB has highlighted a general lack of investment in pig buildings and infrastructure and provided insight into the reasons behind it. 

Researchers in China have welcomed what they describe as 'very promising' progress in the search for a vaccine to protect against African swine fever (ASF). 

We have posted an important update on the animal rights activity targeting the pig sector in the Members' Area. 

An attempt by a Labour MP to insert an amendment into the Agriculture Bill banning farrowing crates has been rejected, as the Bill continues its path through parliament.

An update has been posted in the Members' Area on the animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.

Global pork supplies will decline further this year as coronavirus delays the process of restocking the Chinese pig herd, Rabobank has predicted.

All pig producers are being urged to download and read the new Pig Welfare Code for England, which came into force on March 1.