Major project aims to reduce ammonia emissions from livestock
21st August 2023
Testing has begun as part of a project to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock, after ammonia-harvesting technology was put in place at a pig farm running the trials.
50 gilt pigs stolen from a paddock in Suffolk
9th August 2023
Police are investigating the theft, which occurred between 3pm on 4th August and 10am on 8th August.
UK pig sector exceeds targets with 75% reduction in antibiotic use
13th June 2023
The UK pig industry is leading the way in the fight against antibiotic resistance, having surpassed the 30% reduction target in total antibiotic use set by the RUMA Targets Task Force (TTF) between 2020 and 2024, AHDB figures have revealed.
AHDB seeking four new sector council members
8th June 2023
Positions are open for three-year terms on the Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sector councils.
How to manage heat stress in pigs as temperatures rise
3rd June 2023
Following a scorching summer last year and with temperatures currently on the rise, pig producers are being urged to manage heat stress to avoid the negative consequences it can have on feeding behaviour, growth rates and animal welfare.
Challenges and opportunities in optimising weaned pig health and performance
11th May 2023
On the back of zinc supplies running out and responsible antibiotic use becoming ever more important, getting weaned pigs off to a solid start is vital to protecting their welfare and safeguarding farm productivity. At a webinar hosted by the George Pig Practice and supported by Elanco, three experts discussed the challenges and practical solutions when it comes to weaned pig management.
“Deep concern” over pig disease threat after import checks revelation
21st April 2023
The National Pig Association has said it is shocked and deeply concerned after a revelation that insufficient import controls have resulted in meat being sold by UK retailers that poses a “serious and immediate” disease threat to the UK pig industry.
Accession to CPTPP could help boost exports of UK pork to Mexico
20th April 2023
Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could open up further avenues for UK pork exports heading to Mexico, with Latin America and the trans-Pacific region also on the horizon as possible export destinations.
Cargill Animal Nutrition shifts to sustainable soya in pig and poultry diets
20th April 2023
As part of its sustainability strategy, Cargill Animal Nutrition UK has replaced the soya sources in its pre-starter and starter pig and poultry diets with its Triple S soya, which is sourced from deforestation-free areas in Latin America.
Moves to tackle “broken” pork supply chain welcomed
6th April 2023
The National Pig Association has welcomed Defra’s commitment to reform contractual practices in the pork supply chain, but says wider issues further up the supply chain, including the actions of retailers, must also be addressed.
Thousands of tons of imported pork sold as British in latest food fraud scandal
3rd April 2023
An unnamed processor currently under investigation by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCA) has allegedly been passing up to tens of thousands of tonnes of imported pork per week as British in what is possibly the biggest food fraud and safety scandal since Horsegate in 2013.
UK government accused of neglecting welfare and carbon commitments in new trade deals
14th March 2023
Farming groups have criticised the government over plans to sign trade agreements with Canada and Mexico that will lead to low-welfare imports of beef and pork undercutting British producers.