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New opportunity launched for Wales YFC members to encourage pig farming
A new opportunity exclusively for Wales YFC members has been launched to encourage the next generation of pig keepers. Following the success of Wales…
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Pig Vet Society adopts 'critically important antibiotics' list
A pig veterinary organisation has adopted the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) list of 'critically important antibiotics' to help farmers reduce use…
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Colistin use in pigs falls by 70 per cent
New figures indicate use of Colistin, an antibiotic of last resort which treats a number of bacterial infections in both humans and animals, fell…
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EU urged to introduce insect protein feed for pork and poultry industries
The European Commission has officially approved insect protein for aquaculture feed, but an insect protein company has said more must be done to…
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Pig association wants 'proportionate approach' to new antibiotic targets
The government is being urged to adopt a 'proportionate' response to new long-term antibiotic targets, as the formal negotiation process gets…
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Scientists develop new device to overcome pig 'genome flaw'
Scientists at the University of Kent have developed a new genetic screening device and protocol that helps pig breeding. Through her work, Dr Rebecca…
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Food Standards Agency issues advice to consumers following hepatitis E reports in pork
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued advice to consumers about cooking pork, following recent reports on the link between pork products and…
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Virus stemming from European pig farms infecting thousands of Brits a year, doctors say
Tens of thousands of British people are being infected with a potentially deadly liver virus in pork produce mostly imported from Europe, say…
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Pig farmers urge next Government to notice UK's 'world-leading standards'
The National Pig Association (NPA) is using its General Election manifesto to call for a 'fair and balanced' deal for British pig farmers from the…
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Document released showing worldwide pig welfare policies
A document has been created that sheds new light on the differing animal welfare standards in place across the major pig producing countries of the…
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