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Thursday, March 29, 2012
E.Coli Warning from Excessive Antibiotic UseUK - In a report published today, the Soil Association warns there is now overwhelming evidence that the excessive use of antibiotics on UK livestock farms is contributing to the rise of drug resistance...
Monday, March 12, 2012
BPEX Issues Dysentery WarningUK - BPEX is urging pig producers to be extra vigilant for symptoms of swine dysentery and step up defences after further cases of the disease have been reported across the North Yorkshire region.
Call to Step Up Defences against Swine DysenteryUK - BPEX is urging pig producers to be extra vigilant for symptoms of swine dysentery and step up defences after further cases of the disease have been reported across the North Yorkshire region.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Protect Your Pet Pigs and Backyard ChickensNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has appealed for owners of pet pigs or chickens to ensure the animals are properly registered.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Biosecurity Alert on Open Farm SundayUK - Open Farm Sunday is a great opportunity to meet people and re-acquaint them with the source of their pork, bacon, ham and sausages and explain the values and standards behind the RT pork logo they...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Healthy Food from Healthy AnimalsUK - Farmers are being encouraged to produce more food to feeding a growing global population. But what role can livestock production play in offering healthy, nutritious and sustainable food?
Make Sure Pig Movements are Legal From AprilUK - The eAML2 electronic pig movement system becomes compulsory at the beginning of April in England and Wales.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Stepping Up Pressure for Practice in Rural Rat ControlUK - 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.
Friday, December 30, 2011
How to Defend against PRRSUK - Robin Brice from Rattlerow Farms invested several years' efforts to eradicate porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome (PRRS) from one unit.
NPA Biosecurity Flyer for Pig ProducersUK - The A4 flyer above has been produced by NPA as part of its campaign to ensure hobby pig-keepers are registered.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Eco Animal Housing Experiences Huge DemandUK - 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.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
HPA Raises Concerns over Foston Pig FarmUK - 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....
Thursday, August 04, 2011
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).
Monday, June 13, 2011
NI Improves Biosecurity Measures at PortsNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Northern Irish Department of Agriculture has launched a new initiative to improve disease prevention measures at local ports.
Monday, May 23, 2011
UK Abattoirs Pledge to Clean Up TransportationUK - Abattoirs have pledged to introduce a clear line of communication to ensure that lorry washing facilities are adequate for effective biosecurity.
Friday, May 20, 2011
ABC of Pig Health and PerformanceUK - Tackling sub-clinical disease in pig herds is essential for profitable, sustainable production and requires attention to detail.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Ceva Appoints New Swine ManagerUK - 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.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Maintaining the Low Salmonella Status of NI PorkNORTHERN 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...
Friday, February 18, 2011
NFUS Questions Disease Security on FMD AnniversarySCOTLAND, 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...
Thursday, October 07, 2010
New Call for Responsible Rodent ControlUK - The latest wildlife monitoring figures have prompted a new call for responsible rodent control.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Conference Hears of Antibiotic Resistant SuperbugsUK - 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....
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.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
FSA Commissions Campylobacter ResearchUK - The British Food Standards Agency is commissioning a range of research to tackle the food poisoning bug campylobacter.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
New Export Market for UK Pig MeatUK - Pig producers now have an important new market as the Philippines has re-opened its market to the UK.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Pig Health Programme Takes Off; Status RevealedUK - Pig producers have wasted no time in signing up to improve pig health in East Anglia.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
ACMC Tip: Inter-Batch HygieneUK - Often rooms in piggeries which are managed on an all-in, all-out, system look clean during a superficial inspection.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Proposals to Simplify Livestock Movements RulesUK - Proposals to simplify and improve the rules around livestock movements were published today.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
FSA Offers Guidance on Feed Hygiene RegulationsUK - 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.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Next Step in Pig Health and BiosecurityUK - Yorkshire pig producers are proposing new ways to improve pig unit biosecurity.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
International Award for BiolinkUK - Biolink Ltd has won The Best International Business award at a prestigious ceremony and dinner last month in Bridlington, East Yorkshire.
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