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21st Jun 2019
New Farming Minister highlights #MuckFreeTruck campaign in Parliament
New Agriculture Minister Robert Goodwill has drawn attention to the NPA/AHDB-led #MuckFreeTruck campaign in the House of Commons.
21st Jun 2019
Becca's Blog: Antibiotics, parties and policy
In her latest blog, NPA senior policy advisor Rebecca Veale discusses antibiotic targets and the NPA's 20th anniversary celebrations.
21st Jun 2019
Scientists announce breakthrough in search for ASF vaccine
Scientists at the Pirbright Institute have identified African swine fever virus (ASFV) proteins that can trigger an immune response in pigs.
20th Jun 2019
OIE confirms further spread of ASF in Asia
African swine fever (ASF) has reached another Asian country, with seven cases reported this week in Laos.
19th Jun 2019
Richard Longthorp and Hugh Crabtree awarded NPA Lifetime Fellowships (story updated)
Two of the most significant figures in the NPA's distinguished history have been awarded Lifetime Fellowships.
19th Jun 2019
More pork plants set to be approved for export to China
More UK plants should be in a position to export pork to China by the end of this year, following a major step forward in the approval process.
18th Jun 2019
Events that shaped the National Pig Association
As the NPA celebrates its 20th anniversary today, former NPA chairman and executive director Stewart Houston recalls some of the events that shaped the association and the pig industry.
17th Jun 2019
20 years of NPA celebrated with new book
"Don’t for a minute think yesterday’s heroes are a dying breed… we’re still turning them out today."
17th Jun 2019
Red Tractor looking for 'strong leader' to take on pig sector role
Red Tractor said it is looking for a strong leader to chair its pigs committee in what will be a pivotal role as the scheme undergoes significant changes.
14th Jun 2019
Don't compromise UK's high welfare standards - US professor
A US professor has warned the UK not to dilute its high animal welfare standards for future trade deals with the US.