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Image of red meat undergoing a 'major positive change', AHDB Pork says
The image of red meat has been undergoing a major positive change, AHDB Pork has said in a recent analysis of the meat market. Consumers are seeing…
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Multi-million pound research project to examine the resilience of the UK pig industry
More than £2 million has been awarded to scientists at the University of Lincoln to lead the most comprehensive study of the British pig industry…
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Major pig industry meeting in London to focus on 'uncertain' future of sector
The National Pig Association (NPA) is hosting an industry summit in London on Monday to discuss what the future for the pig industry might look like…
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High levels of antibiotic-resistant E.coli bacteria found in supermarket meat
New testing released today has revealed extremely high levels of antibiotic-resistant E.coli bacteria found in UK supermarket chicken and pork meat…
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Science helping local livestock industry be world leader, says NI's agriculture minister
Science is key to help give our farmers and agri-food industry a competitive edge in demanding markets, Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen told…
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Farmers urged to join disease charter following recent Swine Dysentery cases
Another case of Swine Dysentery has been diagnosed on a farm in Yorkshire, initially by clinical sign and confirmed by tests. Further details of the…
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WTO ruling confirming Russian ban on pork exports 'welcomed news', Union says
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling confirming that the Russian ban on pork exports breaks global trading rules is welcome news for local pig…
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Welsh lamb delights Danish diners as meat gains popularity
Bacon may be the meat people associate with Denmark, but Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is making the most of opportunities to promote…
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Farmers warned as swine dysentery detected in Yorkshire
Farmers have been warned to be vigilant and maintain high biosecurity standards after another case of Swine Dysentery was detected on a farm in…
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The economics stack up when increasing sow litter size
Additional margins of up to £338 can be achieved by increasing UK sow litter sizes to 21 piglets, ABN have revealed. Using findings taken from a…
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