Figuring out Improvements
UK - Good information is essential for running a good pig business and BPEX has just launched a new section on its web site that offers just that.

ACMC Tip: Light Up for Fertility
UK - As day length shortens, many producers notice a fall in sow productivity, with increased returns to service.

Meriden Appoints Director of Feed Safety
UK - Meriden Animal Health Limited has appointed Damian Moore as Director of Feed Safety.

ACMC: Virtual Boar Winner
UK - Winner of ACMC’s ‘virtual boar’ competition at the British Pig and Poultry Fair is H F Hart Ltd, Homeleaze Farm, Gloucestershire. They win £1,000 worth of semen for their 450-sow breeding...

JSR’s Technical Conference Offers Food for Thought
UK - The 21^st JSR Technical Conference, this year entitled Science – The Key to Feeding the World, takes place on 14 September at Nottingham University’s Sutton Bonnington Camp...

ACMC Tip: Creep Mat Temperature Control is Crucial
UK - Many pig producers have replaced creep lamps with heat mats.

New, Easier-to-Use Antibiotic Spray
UK - A new oxytetracycline antibiotic spray that promises greater convenience and less product wastage for livestock farmers is available from veterinary practices.

IAH Director Receives Award from Royal College
UK - The Institute for Animal Health's Director has been awarded Honorary Associateship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Pig Health Scheme Heads for Target
UK - The Eastern Pig Health scheme is on target to get 80 per cent of the region's sow herd signed up by 6 August 2010.

JSR Unveils 8500-Place Pig Finishing Facility
UK - Sustained investment in modern weaning and finishing facilities, which incorporate new ideas, science and technology, is vital to the ongoing success and growth of the UK pig industry.

Meriden Transforms Orego-Stim Web Site
UK - Meriden Animal Health has re-launched the web site of its flagship product, Orego-Stim. The fresh website lay-out and design makes it easier for customers to use.

The Pfizer Trainee of the Year Award 2010
UK - The Pfizer Trainee of the Year Award 2010 is open to all United Kingdom pig unit personnel who can show how training benefits both their career and the performance of livestock on their unit.

New Business Efficiency Project for Pig Supply Chain
SCOTLAND, UK - A new Quality Meat Scotland project to develop further business efficiency in the Scottish pig supply chain, was announced on Thursday, June 24, at the Royal Highland Show.

New Appointments for UK Pig, Poultry Sectors
UK - Two new appointments have been made by Pfizer Animal Health for the pig and poultry industries.

ACMC Tip: Regular Worm Monitoring
UK - Worms can still be a cause of financial loss in pigs. The main species of concern are ascarids (roundworms) which, in the course of the migration through the body, damage lungs and cause coughin...

Sainsbury's Tops for Animal Welfare
UK - Sainsbury's says it has becomes the country's number one supermarket for animal welfare, and sells more Freedom Food-approved chicken than any other retailer.

Cranswick Profits Rise
UK - UK pig meat processor, Cranswick, has seen pre-tax profit rise by 26 per cent to £43.8 million compared to £34.7million in 2009.

Local Feed for Local Pigs
UK - As part of its drive to cut carbon emissions, supermarket chain, Waitrose, has signed a multi-million pound deal to supply pork in a more sustainable way.

Prizes Worth over £5,000 in Pfizer Trainee Awards
UK - Trainees in the pig and poultry industries have the opportunity to compete for more than £5,000 worth of prizes in the 2010 Pfizer Trainee of the Year Awards.

Swine Influenza Costs UK Producers
UK - Swine influenza may be costing UK producers millions of pounds a year according to Merial Animal Health. Merial launched its new swine influenza vaccine Gripovac® 3 at this year's British Pig and...

Still Potential to Boost Sow Output
UK - Rapid progress in sow productivity in commercial pig herds is still possible, according to Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company ACMC.

Sainsbury's Extends its Environmental Initiative
UK - Supermarket chain, Sainsbury's, has extended its carbon initiative to pigs and poultry.

Two New Appointments at BPEX
UK - Two new members of staff have joined BPEX, both with a remit involving pig health.

Confidence is Key for UK Pig Producers
UK - Confidence to invest is a key measure for any industry and the English pig industry is looking forward to a rosier future, according to the latest annual survey by BPEX.

Visit BPEX at Pig and Poultry Fair
UK - BPEX will launch its biggest project yet at the British Pig and Poultry Fair next week – Hall 2 Stand 48.

Recommendations Follow Processing Sector Inquiry
UK - The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its report following an inquiry into recruitment and employment in the meat and poultry processing sector, and makes a series of reco...

Danisco Offers New Solutions at VIV Europe
UK - The Danisco Animal Nutrition stand at VIV Europe 2010 was a key source of expert knowledge and solutions, addressing the need for safer and more efficient pig and poultry production.

New Education Initiative at FAI Farms
UK - FAI Farms has revealed plans for a new educational centre at the farm in Wytham in Oxfordshire.

Trailer Launch Boosts School Visits
UK - A purpose-built visitor trailer is set to boost school visits to FAI Farms at Wytham, Oxfordshire.

Meriden's Quality Commitments
UK - As part of Meriden's commitment strategy, Meriden explains its quality accreditations.