NPA POSITION STATEMENTS AND BRIEFINGS
The NPA covers a wide range of topics that directly affect pig producers and the allied industries. Below are some of the briefings we have prepared to keep members and other interested stakeholders up to date with the hot topics of the day.
RECENT CONSULTATION RESPONSES
The NPA has recently submitted responses to a raft of Government consultations on various subjects.
Some of these responses are available below, while others are available in the Members' Area and Members Hot Topics sections of the website.
NPA response to EFRA Select Committee Inquiry on 'Species re-introduction' (January 2023)
NPA response to Defra gene editing consultation (March, 2021)
NPA response to Defra consultation on proposals to help eradicate TB in England (see Members' Area, March 29 entry)
Letter accompanying NPA response to Red Tractor standards consultation (March 2021)
NPA response to Cabinet Office consultation on transforming public procurement (March, 2021)
NPA response to the Welsh Government Consultation (March, 2021)
NPA submission to EFRA inquiry into moving animals across borders (March 2021)
NPA response to the Defra consultation on improvements to animal welfare in transport (February 2021)
NPA submission to EFRA inquiry into Brexit delays (February, 2021)
NPA response to EFRA inquiry into Brexit delays – supplementary evidence on import checks (March 21)
NPA response to consultation on the proposed White-tailed Eagle release in Norfolk (February, 2021)
NPA response to consultation on the AHDB change programme and strategy (January 2021)
NPA submission to EFRA inquiry into COVID-19 and food supply (January 21)
KEY INDUSTRY DOCUMENTS
TOPIC BRIEFINGS
BREXIT AND POLITICS
NPA briefing on EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) (NEW)
NPA briefing on Trade and Agriculture Commission report (April 21)
ANIMAL WELFARE
Welfare in the British pig industry briefing
Stunning of pigs with carbon dioxide (updated Jan 24)
AFRICAN SWINE FEVER/FERAL BOAR CONTROL
NPA position on feeding waste food to pigs
PIG HEALTH AND ANTIBIOTICS
New Veterinary Medicines Regulation (2024) update
Pig Industry Antibiotic Stewardship Programme (updated version)
Antibiotic Stewardship Programme (original May 2016 version)
LA-MRSA briefing (updated May 21)
Use of antibiotics for prophylaxis in pigs
Antibiotic use in pigs briefing
ENVIRONMENT, HOUSING AND PLANNING
Efeca Soya Certification Options briefing (explains how supply chain works)
LABELLING
Policy briefing on production systems
Method of Production labelling
Useful external websites
Pork provenance website - website explaining the different methods and labels of pig production
This is British farming video - levy-funded video showcasing different systems of pig production
FURTHER INFORMATION
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