News
29th Oct 2019
Antibiotic sales in the UK continue to decline
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has confirmed sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals have reduced by 53% in just four years between 2014 and 2018.
25th Oct 2019
Spreading the ASF message
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has been spreading the important ASF messages this week.
24th Oct 2019
Tulip begins consultation over closure of Bodmin site
Tulip has began a consultation on closing its 'unsustainable' Bodmin site, putting 270 jobs at risk.
23rd Oct 2019
Trotter export approval for six plants
Six UK pork processing sites have been granted official approval to export trotters to China, in a new agreement announced today.
23rd Oct 2019
Brexit - what last night's votes mean
After last night's Brexit votes, it looks increasingly unlikely that we will be leaving the EU with a deal on October 31.
22nd Oct 2019
APHA updates ASF poster
ASF is not spreading in Europe. Official. The European Commission has said it is not happy about using wording stating that ASF is ‘spreading’ in Europe.
21st Oct 2019
China inquiry - why more could be done to maximise the vast export potential
China will continue to offer huge opportunities for the UK pork sector, as long as the political environment remains supportive.
18th Oct 2019
NPA urges MPs to back Brexit deal
The NPA is urging MPs to back Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal in an unprecedented parliamentary session on Saturday.
18th Oct 2019
Becca's blog: Denmark's approach to antibiotics - good or bad?
Becca Veale attended a meeting this week hosted by Cargill and TVC, which heard from Jakob Korsgard, owner and veterinarian at the Ø Vet practice in Denmark.
16th Oct 2019
More good news on antibiotic use
Sales of antibiotics for use in animals in Europe fell by more than 32% between 2011 and 2017.