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Friday, March 18, 2011
NFUS Proposes Measures to Support Pigs SectorSCOTLAND, UK - NFU Scotland has proposed a package of measures to ease the severe pressure on the nation’s pig sector caused by imports of cheaper, lower welfare pigmeat from continental Europe and the...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
ACMC Tip: Go Check the FlowUK - The long cold spell has loosened rust and scale from inside water pipes on many pig units. It is therefore important to check all water drinkers are giving the correct flow for the class of stock...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Animal Health and Welfare Budgets DevolvedUK - England, Scotland and Wales will get their own budgets to prevent and tackle animal diseases, and look after animal welfare, UK Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced yesterday.
Friday, March 04, 2011
Rallying Round the Pig Industry at Downing StreetSCOTLAND, UK - Scottish pig farmers were at a national rally at Downing Street in London yesterday (Thursday, 3 March) to explain to politicians, retailers and the public that the combination of rocketing...
Retail Profit - Producer Loss!UK - Retailers and processors are making serious profits from pork and pork products, while at the same time pig farmers are facing crippling and unsustainable losses.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
UK Attacked for Not Backing OrganicUK - The Soil Association, the UK's organic farming body, has called on the British government to wake up to what Europe can teach the UK about backing organic food and farming.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Pigs - Because They're Worth ItUK - Pig farmers are urging consumers to look for the Red Tractor logo and to make sure they put high welfare British pork on their fork.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Pig Producers Pile on the PressureSCOTLAND, UK - NFU Scotland has met with a leading pig industry official to ensure current efforts to improve the prospects for all pig producers are well co-ordinated.
Friday, January 28, 2011
ASDA Demonstrates Support for Pig ProducersUK - The NPA is pleased to see Asda leading the way in addressing the current pig farmer profitability crisis and welcomes the additional 8p/kg for Asda Pork Link members .
Friday, January 21, 2011
UFAW Symposium to Improve Animal WelfareUK - An international symposium has been arranged to focus on economic and other incentives and constraints to improving animal welfare.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Real Welfare Indicators for PigsUK - Producers will soon have a way of demonstrating real pig welfare using science-based assessment methods.
RSPCA Urges Cooks to 'Think Pig' This ChristmasUK - Pigs in blankets, honey glazed ham, roast pork, cocktail sausage rolls – all Christmas favourites, but how many of us spare a thought for the pigs during the festive season?
Thursday, December 16, 2010
BPEX Supports Aims of Animal Disease ReportUK - The Radcliffe report on responsibility and cost-sharing, published earlier this week, is aimed at cutting both the risk and cost of animal disease, something that agrees with the aims of BPEX.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Independent Report on Animal Health Published UK - An independent group has published its report into responsibility and cost-sharing over animal health and welfare.
NFU Responds to Govt Animal Health Plans UK - Following a report by the government’s Responsibility and Cost Sharing Advisory Group, the NFU has said it remains committed to working with ministers on animal health policy engagement.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Welfare Boost for Red Tractor FarmsUK - Farms operating to Red Tractor Assurance Scheme standards can boast double the levels of animal health and welfare compliance, according to an independent report.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Farmers on Hand at BBC Good Food ShowUK - Visitors to this year’s BBC Good Food Show will be able to find out more about the food they eat – directly from the people who grow it.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Low Stress is Key to Optimum Breeding PerformanceUK - Removing stress factors in gilts and sows is key to good reproductive performance. That was a clear message from Dutch pig expert Dr Nicoline Soede at last week's Two-Tonne Sow (2TS) Focus on Breeding...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Government Axes Some Defra BodiesUK - As part of the Government's commitment to radically increase the transparency and accountability of all public services, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, has summarised plans to...
Friday, October 22, 2010
NSAIDs May Reduce Stress Reactions, Says Pig VetUK - Nico Brons, a senior vet working within the Easey Group solely with pigs, has recently been relating a story that has highlighted the benefits of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and...
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Waitrose Pork Ad Banned Over 'Outdoor Bred' PigsUK - A campaign for Waitrose pork has been banned for misleading consumers about the pigs' living conditions, the advertising watchdog said yesterday.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Co-Op Chief Appeals to Retailers Over Pig Crates SCOTLAND, UK - The boss of one of Scotland’s biggest pig marketing co-operatives has appealed to retailers not to jump to hasty decisions on the type of indoor farrowing systems farmers use for sows...
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Pressure Mounts for CCTV in SlaughterhousesUK - The British Food Standards Agency is to call on slaughterhouses across the UK to install CCTV systems as a tool to help protect animal welfare.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Prenatal Stress Leads to Stress-Prone PigletsSCOTLAND, UK - Stress in pregnant pigs results in their offspring being 'stress-programmed' for life, research by at the Scottish Agricultural Colleges (SAC) has revealed.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Innovation, Knowledge Vital to Improve WelfareUK - The key to continued improvements in animal health and welfare will be innovation and knowledge throughout the farming sector, NFU vice president, Gwyn Jones, has told a conference of animal health...
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Intensive Rearing Leads to Antibiotic-ResistanceUK - Scientists speaking at a conference today (23 September) will reveal shocking new levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in intensively reared farm animals that have the potential to spread to h...
Monday, September 06, 2010
Evaluation of Assurance Schemes CommissionedUK - The Food Standards Agency is commissioning an evaluation and comparison of third party assurance schemes that focus on food and feed hygiene and standards.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Farrowing Checks Made EasyUK - Monitoring sows’ progress at farrowing has just got easier with a simple, free tool. BPEX has designed the 2TS Farrowing Disc to put beside sow pens during farrowing.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
HSA Centenary International SymposiumUK - The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is to host an International Symposium on 'Recent advances in the welfare of livestock at slaughter'.
Animal Welfare in the SpotlightUK - A forum, Animal Welfare: Improving the Provision of Animal Health and Welfare in England, will take place on Tuesday 5 October, 9am, - 2pm in central London.
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