UFU: Pig Industry will Effectively Deal with H1N1
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the local pig industry will be able to deal effectively with an incidence of H1N1 Influenza A Virus in a local pig herd.

Warning on Lime Washing
UK - NADIS has issued a warning to pig producers about the dangers of using lime washing as a means of sanitising concrete.

Calls for Rethink on Farm Veterinary Service
UK - The veterinary profession needs to rethink its relationship with farmers and with the government, and play a more positive and central role in ensuring food safety, according to an independent report...

£100M Boost for Animal Health Research
UK - The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) today welcomed the announcement by the Government of over £100 million investment by the...

What is Good Biosecurity?
UK - Pig producers and their vets talk a lot about biosecurity... but what actually is it? "When it comes to determining what is good biosecurity, it's all a bit hazy, said Richard Lister.

Environment Information Hub for Producers
UK - Tackling environmental issues from fallen stock to climate change is at the centre of a one stop on-line shop for UK pig producers.

Salmonella's Sugar Craving Paves Way to Vaccine
UK - For the first time UK scientists have shown what the food poisoning bug Salmonella feeds on to survive as it causes infection: glucose.

New Piglet Product Prevents Coccidiosis
UK - The first UK licensed coccidiocide for the prevention of coccidiosis in piglets has seen its UK launch this week.

EU Nitrates Committee Grants Derogation
UK - Intense lobbying by the National Farmers Union and other organisations paid dividends yesterday when a derogation was approved for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in Great Britain under the Nitrates Dir...

NFUS Praises Waitrose's 'Buy British' Plea
SCOTLAND - NFU Scotland has praised Waitrose for urging its shoppers to buy British pork, echoing the sentiment that buying British is the best way to ensure that animals are reared to high welfare st...

Tips to Prevent Spread of Swine Dysentery
UK - In the aftermath of the 2001 foot and mouth disease epidemic attention to biosecurity and the risk of disease spread onto pig farms was increased.

UFU Comment on Discussions Regarding Dioxin Scare
NORTHERN IRELAND - The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has commented following the outcome of the Northern Ireland Executive meeting at which the plight of farmers and processors affected by the contaminated...

Meriden appoints Regional Sales Manager – Eastern Europe
Meriden Animal Health Limited has appointed Daniel Palcu as Regional Sales Manager to cover the Eastern Europe region.

Watch hygiene when liquid feeding piglets
UK - To achieve optimum digestion of colostrum and milk, some piglets need water. Furthermore, it is well accepted that piglets which receive inadequate milk or are scouring require liquid supplements...