Stepping Up Pressure for Practice in Rural Rat Control
UK - The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use will be focussing on farmers and gamekeepers during 2012, to help them improve rat control efficacy and eliminate poor practice.

How to Defend against PRRS
UK - Robin Brice from Rattlerow Farms invested several years' efforts to eradicate porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome (PRRS) from one unit.

NPA Biosecurity Flyer for Pig Producers
UK - The A4 flyer above has been produced by NPA as part of its campaign to ensure hobby pig-keepers are registered.

Eco Animal Housing Experiences Huge Demand
UK - 2K Manufacturing, the pioneering company behind the revolutionary environmentally-friendly EcoSheet, is doubling production at its Luton factory to meet demand from the agricultural sector.

HPA Raises Concerns over Foston Pig Farm
UK - The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has raised strong concerns about the potential risk to public health of the proposed large-scale pig farm in South Derbyshire proposed by Midland Pig Producers....

On-Farm Pilots for Better Pig Health
UK - New biosecurity measures will be put in place on pig units in three pilot projects just given the go ahead, as part of the national BPEX Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP).

NI Improves Biosecurity Measures at Ports
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Northern Irish Department of Agriculture has launched a new initiative to improve disease prevention measures at local ports.

UK Abattoirs Pledge to Clean Up Transportation
UK - Abattoirs have pledged to introduce a clear line of communication to ensure that lorry washing facilities are adequate for effective biosecurity.

ABC of Pig Health and Performance
UK - Tackling sub-clinical disease in pig herds is essential for profitable, sustainable production and requires attention to detail.

Ceva Appoints New Swine Manager
UK - Ceva Animal Health has appointed a new swine manager for the UK. Richard Bull brings to the company extensive knowledge of all aspects of the UK pig industry.

Maintaining the Low Salmonella Status of NI Pork
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Salmonella is an important cause of foodborne disease in humans with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Salmonella can be carried by a wide range of wild and farm animals, and...

NFUS Questions Disease Security on FMD Anniversary
SCOTLAND, UK - Ten years on from the worst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the UK’s history, NFU Scotland believes the country is better placed to deal with any new disease outbreak but still...

New Call for Responsible Rodent Control
UK - The latest wildlife monitoring figures have prompted a new call for responsible rodent control.

Conference Hears of Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs
UK - Scientists speaking at a conference at Warwick University this week revealed new levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in intensively reared farm animals that have the potential to spread to humans....

Evaluation of Assurance Schemes Commissioned
UK - The Food Standards Agency is commissioning an evaluation and comparison of third party assurance schemes that focus on food and feed hygiene and standards.

FSA Commissions Campylobacter Research
UK - The British Food Standards Agency is commissioning a range of research to tackle the food poisoning bug campylobacter.

New Export Market for UK Pig Meat
UK - Pig producers now have an important new market as the Philippines has re-opened its market to the UK.

Pig Health Programme Takes Off; Status Revealed
UK - Pig producers have wasted no time in signing up to improve pig health in East Anglia.

ACMC Tip: Inter-Batch Hygiene
UK - Often rooms in piggeries which are managed on an all-in, all-out, system look clean during a superficial inspection.

Proposals to Simplify Livestock Movements Rules
UK - Proposals to simplify and improve the rules around livestock movements were published today.

FSA Offers Guidance on Feed Hygiene Regulations
UK - The Food Standards Agency has issued a consultation on the need for clear and concise guidance for farmers on record keeping requirements under the EC Feed Hygiene Regulation.

Next Step in Pig Health and Biosecurity
UK - Yorkshire pig producers are proposing new ways to improve pig unit biosecurity.

International Award for Biolink
UK - Biolink Ltd has won The Best International Business award at a prestigious ceremony and dinner last month in Bridlington, East Yorkshire.

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.