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Pig industry calls on Defra to delay new emissions standards
The pig industry has called on government to delay the introduction of new emissions levels, which is feared could unfairly penalise some pig…
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UK breeds at risk from exotic animal disease outbreaks
The Government has created a list of native farm animal breeds considered to be at particular risk of an outbreak of exotic disease. The list has…
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Pork TV campaign aims to tackle sales decline and negative image
A new pork advertising campaign designed to inspire consumers to buy more pork will hit TV screens today as the industry worries about the meat's…
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British pig industry to help Government with post-Brexit labour policy
The British pig industry has asked farmers to fill in a survey to help inform the Government about post-Brexit immigration and labour policy - an…
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Industry urges organic derogation extension or face 'major welfare concern'
The agricultural industry has urged the European Commission to extend two derogations for organic pig and poultry which are coming to an end on…
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Vets highlight flood risk to livestock welfare following Storm Aileen
The UK’s veterinary body has highlighted the impact flooding could have on small holders and farmers following the UK's first storm of the season…
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Pig meat 'offers best potential' for exports to non-EU markets
Pig meat is the meat that offers the best potential for exports to non-EU markets, according to a new Brexit report looking at the UK's prospects for…
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'Professional raid': 178 pigs stolen from farm in Cheshire
A farmer has taken to social media to express her horror when she found out that 178 of his pigs were stolen either last night or this morning. 178…
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UK pig industry should 'celebrate' diversity of 'unique' production systems
The UK pig industry should "celebrate" the diversity of the production systems within it as one of its greatest strengths, according to the National…
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Sheep grazing under the Milky Way in Northumberland wins photo competition
North Ronaldsey and Dartmoor sheep grazing in Northumberland is the image that has taken joint top spot in the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA)…
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