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16th Sep 2020

HealthWelfare

Participants wanted for biosecurity study


APHA is looking for participants from the UK for a new EU-funded study on the cost-effectiveness of biosecurity on pig farms.

15th Sep 2020

HealthWelfare

More wild boar test positive for ASF in Brandenburg state


Five more wild boar in the German state of Brandenburg have tested positive for African swine fever (ASF). 

15th Sep 2020

HealthWelfare

GB breeding herd shows performance gains


The GB breeding herd has achieved significant performance gains over the past 12 months, the latest data from Agrosoft shows. 

14th Sep 2020

HealthWelfare

China and other non-EU countries ban pork from Germany


China has banned pork imports from Germany, following confirmation of African swine fever in wild boar close to the Polish border on Thursday.

11th Sep 2020

Brussels

NPA welcomes UK-Japan trade deal


The NPA has welcomed confirmation of a new Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Japan that could potentially boost pork exports. 

11th Sep 2020

HealthWelfare

Germany takes steps to limit African swine fever spread


The German authorities are putting plans into place plans to minimise the impact of African swine fever on the feral and domestic pig herds. 

10th Sep 2020

HealthWelfare

German ASF outbreak could have knock-on effect in UK


Confirmation of Germany's first case of African swine fever (ASF) could have a significant impact on the wider market.

10th Sep 2020

HealthWelfare

African swine fever confirmed in Germany


African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in a wild boar in Germany, according to media reports.

9th Sep 2020

Brussels

A round up of the big Brexit issues


Brexit is back on the agenda in a big way, with a number of key issues that could affect the pig sector coming to the fore over the past few days. 

8th Sep 2020

Brussels

NPA expresses concern over breeding stock exports after EU Exit


The NPA has expressed concern about the ability of the UK pig sector to export live breeding pigs after the transition period ends at the start of 2021.