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Norfolk pig farmer wins McDonalds Farmer of the Year
A Norfolk pig farmer has been crowned McDonald’s Outstanding Farmer of the Year because of his commitment to animal welfare. Robert Battersby, a pig…
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Wild boar in Gloucester reignites fears over effects on domestic pig industry
The appearance of a wild boar in Gloucester this week has sparked a debate over the animals and its affect on the UK domestic pig industry. In a…
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Defra offers £400,000 to develop more humane stunning method for pigs
Defra is offering £400,000 of research funding for a project to help develop a more humane stunning method for pigs. The Humane Slaughter Association…
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Livestock industry welcomes UK announcement to keep ties with European Medicines Agency
The government has moved to dampen fears in the medicine and veterinary industries by saying they will continue to 'work closely' with the the…
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Reducing antibiotics in livestock among Red Tractor standards for October
Standards to help producers cut down on antibiotic use among livestock have been detailed on new Red Tractor farm standards ready for October. Every…
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Pig farmers given five years to phase out zinc oxide
Pig industry leaders have warned of consequences to their sector after farmers were given five years to phase out the use of zinc oxide in pig feed…
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Antibiotic task force announces timetable to reduce dependency
Timetables relating to antibiotic use in farming have been announced by RUMA, a group which promotes responsible use of medicines in farm animals…
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Antimicrobial resistance could be more deadly than cancer by 2050, scientists say
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could be a bigger cause of death than cancer by 2050, scientists have said. Scientists attended a meeting called by…
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Antibiotic-free label on bacon must not be used as gimmick, pig industry says
A new label on bacon informing consumers pigs have been ‘Raised Without Antibiotics’ has been launched in major retailers across the country. The…
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'Lucrative opportunities': Asia 'incredibly important' market for UK pork sector
Asia is an 'incredibly important' market for the pork sector and which has many 'lucrative opportunities' for meat producers. That was the overriding…
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