AHDB sector councils share plans for levy investment
10th November 2022
The four councils, Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork, have published sector plans as part of a commitment to outline how the levy will be invested over the next five years.
Serious concerns over biosecurity as illegal pork products discovered at Dover
24th October 2022
Dover Port Health Authority has confirmed it seized 2.5 tonnes of illegal pork products from 22 vehicles checked over a single weekend at the beginning of October. The discovery occurred during a multi-agency exercise at the port – part of the work to reduce the risk of African swine fever entering the country.
Pig industry cumulative losses hit £700m – AHDB
20th October 2022
AHDB’s latest figures show cost of production remains high, with pig producers now losing an average of £18-20 per pig slaughtered.
PWD vaccine could be an effective control strategy in pig herds
28th September 2022
The post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) vaccine Coliprotec can prevent the disease in nearly 60% of pig herds, UK diagnostic testing data has shown.
BMPA urges Defra to account for pork supply chain complexities
27th September 2022
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) said Defra’s recently launched consultation focuses on too small a part of the pork supply chain and ignores many of the complexities that contributed to the recent crisis in the pig sector.
Pig farmers urged to take part in long-awaited supply chain review
20th July 2022
The government is inviting pig farmers, abattoirs, processors, retailers, marketing groups and other stakeholders to submit their views to a UK-wide review of the pig sector.
Swine vesicular disease and foot-and-mouth ruled out on Norfolk farm
28th June 2022
Temporary control zones have been revoked but testing is ongoing at the site.
UK pig industry reduces antibiotic use by 17%
24th June 2022
New figures reported by AHDB show the amount of antibiotic used to treat pigs on UK farms in 2021 fell by 17%, bringing the total reduction since 2015 to 69%.
Suspected foot-and-mouth disease under investigation in Norfolk
24th June 2022
Temporary restrictions have been placed around the premises after suspicion of vesicular disease in pigs.
Sensor and app tech drives welfare and profitability
4th March 2022
As farmers face ongoing recruitment problems, price rises and regulatory changes, Chris Beamish, chief operating officer at Greengage Agritech, explores robust technology that can be incorporated into the farm’s existing set up, improving welfare, efficiency and profitability.
Repeated needle use could lead to increased pain in piglets, study finds
3rd March 2022
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) supports recommendations that changing needles between litters (12 piglets), is crucial for protecting piglet welfare.
Pig industry crisis is “an utter disgrace and a disaster”
24th February 2022
Opening this year’s NFU Conference, Minette Batters called on the government to urgently implement a clear plan and vision for British farming and food production.
