Pig/Poultry
UK's Newcastle Disease risk status lowered
British officials have been able to lower the risk status of a highly infectious poultry disease entering the UK. The...
Pig/Poultry
Rural Life
Welsh sausage crowned 'Champion of Champions'
A butcher shop in Wales has had its own sausage creation named the ‘Champion of Champions’ at the Butcher Shop...
Agri-Business
Government advice change drives 5% increase in UK egg sales
A year on from a change in official advice, which said that mums to be, young children, and the elderly...
Pig/Poultry
'Keep simple and focused to succeed' - David Black winner
Keeping things “simple and focused” will help keep the British pig industry fit for the future – at least that’s...
Pig/Poultry
More than 1,000 cases of African Swine Fever confirmed in Europe
More than 1,000 cases of African Swine Fever have been confirmed across eastern Europe in the last four months alone....
Pig/Poultry
50th case of African swine fever reported in China
A new case of African swine fever was confirmed in China, becoming the 50th outbreak of the disease to hit...
Pig/Poultry
Important pig buildings survey to shape future producer support
AHDB has engaged BMG Research to conduct an in-depth survey of British pig buildings. The survey has been commissioned to...
Beef
Sector breakdown: How the extreme weather of 2018 made its mark on red meat
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to AHDB’s latest Red...
Pig/Poultry
European pig prices down 7% as global factors rock the market
The current state of the pig meat market highlighted in the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) shows...
Pig/Poultry
Roadshows to share new solutions for pig farmers to balance antibiotic use
Pig producers are invited to attend one of four roadshows looking at practical solutions to manage antibiotic use and maintain...
Pig/Poultry
Vaccine shows promise against costly poultry disease
A new vaccine strategy could offer protection to millions of chickens threatened by a serious respiratory disease, research shows. Infectious...
Pig/Poultry
Over 34,500 pigs culled in China in the past week due to ASF outbreaks
Over 34,500 pigs have been killed and disposed of in China in the past week due to seven individual outbreaks...
Beef
Brexit could put UK's high animal welfare standards at risk
Agricultural experts have warned that the Government’s commitment to higher animal welfare in farming could be undermined by Brexit unless...
Pig/Poultry
£1,000 grants to help young people progress in free range industry
The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) is to offer grants to help young people working in the sector...
Pig/Poultry
New free range contract to 'ensure fairness and restore confidence' in chain
The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) has announced it will create a new model supply contract for its...
Pig/Poultry
African swine fever outbreak kills 72 pigs in China – report
A total of 72 pigs have purportedly died in another outbreak of African swine fever in China, according to reports....
Pig/Poultry
Bernard Matthews in the running to buy Banham Poultry
British poultry giant Bernard Matthews is confirmed to be bidding for Norfolk business Banham Poultry. The company, which employs almost...
Agri-Business
London charity farm launches appeal for 11 stolen piglets
A miniature working farm based on the banks of the Thames has launched an appeal for the safe return of 11...
