Nettex has launched two new producys, StimuLife and RevitaLyte, to help farmers support piglet health and survival rates. With 50% of pre-weaning mortality occurring in the…
Month: August 2024
Garth Pig Practice vet Toby Allcock explains the uses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in pig farming. has been part of the veterinary team at Garth Pig…
Charlotte Evans, AHDB head of engagement (pork), explains the different roles at AHDB. At AHDB, we work on your behalf, investing the levy you pay to…
The antidumping investigation looking at EU pork imports into China has been influencing global trade, as European countries look to target alternative markets. Chenjun Pan, senior…
Just Farmers is looking to recruit more farmers, including from the pig sector, for its next round of media education activities. The organisation, which includes pig…
Red Tractor Pigs Board chairman Stewart Houston explains the workings of the assurance body and how it benefits farmers. I was pleased to be able to…
Danish Crown has announced it is to increase its use of immunocastration to address the problem of boar taint in male pigs. The company is planning…
The standard pig price (SPP) and all pig price (APP) have been around since 2014, when they replaced the deadweight average pig price (DAPP). They are…
NFU Scotland has called on the government to ‘step up to the plate immediately’ to address border control failings. Vice president Andrew Connon has warned that…
Thirteen members of the protest group Animal Rising have been fined more than £55,000 and given suspended prison sentences, after causing around £100,000 worth of damage…