Rapid On-farm FMD Test Available
UK - A rapid on-farm ("pen-side") test for foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) have now become commercially available.

EPP Congress 2008
UK - This year the English branch of European Pig Producers will host the 2008 congress in Norwich from 5-8 June.

Sponsored Walk and Climb
UK - John Richardson from Intervet will be one of a group of eight people, who are doing a sponsored 73 mile walk in June, from Inverness to Fort William, and then climbing Ben Nevis.

Contributing to Global Warming?
While ruminants can be blamed for significant emissions of methane and nitrous oxide into the earth's atmosphere, vegetable and cereal production also contribute to global warming.

NFU Start Countdown to Pig and Poultry Fair
UK - The pig and poultry calendar's flagship event takes place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Pig Crisis Puts Government Under Interrogation
SCOTLAND - The Scottish Government is being questioned about the situation of the existing pig industry. It had been criticised by a north-east MSP for issuing a series of holding replies yesterday.

EU Poultry Feed Plan Rejected
UK - According to a North East scientist, the EU's plans to allow the use of pig remains as poultry feed could stir up another BSE-style crisis.

Tesco Opts for Pork from Bowes of Norfolk
UK - Outdoor-reared Norfolk pork will be going into every Tesco store across East Anglia from today, writes Michael Pollitt (EDP Rural Affairs editor).

Testing System Builds-in Big Feed Savings
UK - With sustained high feed prices continuing to put producers under pressure, pig-breeding company ACMC will be demonstrating at the British Pig and Poultry Fair how the use of genetically-superior stock can reduce production costs.

Scottish Assurance: a Shining Example
UK - A new report has specifically picked out Scotland's Quality Assurance scheme as a prime example of good animal welfare methods and traceability throughout the world.

NADIS Veterinary Report and Forecast – April 2008
UK - This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.

Competition Report Welcomed
UK - British farmers have applauded the findings of a Competition Commission report, which they believe will improve relations between the big supermarkets and producers.

Gold Sponsorship Deal for Danish Bacon
UK - The UK airwaves will once again be sizzling with the sound of Danish Bacon thanks to a highly targeted consumer marketing and promotional campaign that's been renewed with Gold Radio.

BOOK REVIEW: Guide to Antimicrobial Use in Animals
UK - In summary, this is an excellent book, earnestly trying to cover a difficult and complex subject, which, politically, is a very active area for debate.

Policy Makers Learn About Pigs
UK - Representatives from Environment Agency, Defra, Health and Safety Executive, Lantra and the RSPCA, along with a number of individuals who work in the industry were invited to an 'Introduction to the Pig Industry' day at Writtle College recently....