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Monday, March 19, 2012
Shout Prices Have Lost Ground to Make UpUK - As predicted, dwindling pig supplies are putting more upward pressure on the market and although Tulip moved up by a modest penny, the gap between spot and shout prices continues to widen much to...
Thursday, March 15, 2012
New Programme to Stimulate Growth of Food SectorUK - £15M is to be invested by the Government in new research and development projects and studies that will stimulate innovation and growth in the UK's food industries.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
New Board to Counter Animal Disease ThreatsSCOTLAND, UK - A strategic board to oversee reforms of veterinary surveillance in Scotland has been created, following recommendations from an independent review.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Drought to Affect Livestock Water Supplies UK - Drought in the UK is already preventing water abstraction affecting crop farmers, however the Environment Agency has warned that things are going to get worse, with grass growth limited and water...
Monday, March 12, 2012
Advances in AI – The FutureUK - Already delivering the ‘best of the best’ genetics and farrowing rates of up to 95 per cent, the role of AI in pig production is assured. But what of the future? What is the focus of current...
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.
Shouts Still Behind the MarketUK - DAPP is rising and Tulip added to the price upturn with another 2p on its shout price for the second week running. But contract prices are still behind spot quotes, writes Peter Crichton.
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.
Strep Suis Type 2 Keeps Mortality HighUK - In the latest AHVLA Scanning Surveillance Report, Streptococcus suis type 2 remains a prominent cause of pig mortality and hypoglycaemia.
Friday, March 09, 2012
Animal Feed Production Down 3.2% in January 2012UK - In January 2012 the total GB retail production of animal feed was down 3.2 per cent compared with January 2011, according to the latest GB Animal Feed Statistics report for January 2012.
UK Pigs Numbers Have Decreased by 1.3% UK - The total number of pigs in the UK has decreased by 1.3 per cent since December 2010 to just over 4.3 million, which is the smallest pig herd at the 1 December since 1992 (the first year for which...
Welsh Pig Numbers Fell 4% by December 2011 WALES, UK - After a small increase in December 2010, the number of pigs in Wales fell by four per cent by December 2011, according to the December 2011 Survey of Agriculture, by National Statistics ...
Thursday, March 08, 2012
A Positive Success for Red MeatUK - The meat and health campaign launched 18 months ago has turned very negative press coverage on red meat to a positive.
Clear Labelling Needed for Non-Stunned AnimalsUK - The President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Carl Padgett, has said that consumers need to be better informed in order to allow them to make higher welfare choices.
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, March 06, 2012
Give Piglets the Best StartUK - BPEX will hold its 2TS Focus on Weaning workshops at three locations this month.
Monday, March 05, 2012
More Recognition for Pig ProfessionalsUK - Giving recognition for pig producers’ professionalism is about to become easier and membership fees are lower as a result.
A Sellers' Market is EmergingUK - After four months of static or falling pig prices sellers heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday with the news that Tulip had finally decided to put up its shout price by 2p to 137p, although Cranswick...
Friday, March 02, 2012
CIWF Accused of Undermining Pig WelfareUK - Compassion in World Farming and the Soil Association are threatening the welfare of pigs on British farms, says the National Pig Association.
New Large Animal Territory Manager for Ceva UK - Ceva Animal Health has appointed Charlotte Hobby as the new Large Animal Territory Manager for North Wales and the West Midlands.
Legacy of Farrowing House ScourUK - Scour in farrowing houses is well-recognised. Perhaps what is less recognised is how much effect this can have on the post-weaning performance, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding...
BPEX Marketing Head RetiresUK - Chris Lamb, Head of Marketing for BPEX, has spent almost all his career in the food industry.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Rural Economy Grant is Good News, Says NFUUK - A new £60million government scheme aimed at stimulating the transformation of farm businesses has been met with approval from the National Farmers Union.
Prizes for 2TS Finisher ChallengeUK - There are 10 prizes up for grabs by pig producers in the 2TS Finisher Challenge, thanks to kind sponsorship from Elanco Animal Health.
Look to Litter SizeUK - BPEX has given the pig industry the challenge – can its sows produce an average two tonnes of pig meat per year?
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...
UK Red Meat Export Values Rose in 2011UK - The value of red meat exports in the UK rose by one quarter in 2011 as tight global supplies led to increased export volumes and higher unit prices.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Gut Function Key to Weaned Pig PerformanceUK - Feed intake is often a key mediator of changes in the intestine after weaning, although other influences such as diet protein source can alter gut structure and function as well.
Pig Prices Finally Start to Move AheadUK - As predicted, pig prices have at long last started to move ahead with the opening salvo being fired by spot buyers.
Friday, February 24, 2012
New Vet at JSR Genetics: Adrian CoxUK - JSR Genetics would like introduce it's new Company Vet - Adrian Cox.
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