Pig/Poultry
Online course aims to raise awareness of livestock production issues
The University of Reading is offering an online animal science course to raise awareness of livestock production issues, especially antimicrobial...
Pig/Poultry
Pig/Poultry
Poultry conference: Zero-tariff egg imports could put Welsh producers out of business
Eggs are back in fashion and have a secure future among consumers, according to industry leaders at NFU Cymru’s annual...
Pig/Poultry
New pork cuts unlock profit from a third of the carcase
Innovative butchery has developed 35 new pork cuts from the front section of the carcase, which accounts for around a...
Pig/Poultry
'Combi' barns banned in new higher British Lion welfare standards
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) paved the way for a new barn standard under the British Lion Quality Code...
Pig/Poultry
Quarter of world’s pigs could be lost to ASF – OIE president
Around a quarter of the world’s population of pigs could die from African swine fever (ASF), according to the president...
Agri-Business
Pig herd to be more efficient after ASF, but consumption down
African swine fever (ASF) was first declared in north east China in August 2018. At present, there is no treatment...
Agri-Business
Pilgrim’s Pride boss among NI Poultry Conference line-up
Poultry farmers from across Northern Ireland are set to flock together on Tuesday for a major industry conference looking at...
Pig/Poultry
6 UK sites granted approval to ship trotters to China
Six UK sites have been given official approval to export trotters to China in a new agreement announced this week....
Pig/Poultry
Scottish pig sector grows to largest in almost a decade
Breeding sow numbers in Scotland are approaching levels not seen since 2011, according to the latest market analysis by Quality...
Pig/Poultry
ASF spread continues in South Korea despite containment measures
It has been reported by media outlets in South Korea that the country’s government has been using helicopters in an...
Pig/Poultry
Graphic: Video shows extent of ASF in rural Chinese village
A video has been circulated on social media showing the extent of the ongoing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak that...
Agri-Business
Prime pig prices 3.5% up on 2018 levels
Despite a significant drop in household spending on pork and cured pig meat products, British prime pig producer prices were...
Agri-Business
Pilgrim's Pride to take over Tulip in £290 million deal
US food firm Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has announced it has signed a contract to acquire the UK’s largest pig producer...
Agri-Business
Farming to lose £850 million in profits after no-deal - research
UK farming will lose £850 million in profits in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to research from a...
Agri-Business
Red meat exports up 13% in first half of 2019
Exports of red meat and offal from the UK have enjoyed a strong start to the year with shipments surpassing...
Agri-Business
Businesses urged to buy British amid Dioxin egg recalls in Belgium
UK food businesses have been urged to put trust in British Lion assured eggs after several Belgian supermarkets were forced...
Pig/Poultry
Bulgaria ‘could lose entire pig breeding industry’ as ASF rages
It has been reported that Bulgaria “could lose its entire pig breeding industry and have 600,000 pigs culled” as a result...
Pig/Poultry
New UK border campaign tackles dangerous threat of African Swine Fever
A new campaign has been launched today (July 31) at the UK’s border to help keep the deadly pig disease...
