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Gene-edited pigs approved for sale in US after UK breakthrough
In a ground-breaking development for agricultural biotechnology, pigs engineered to resist one of the most economically damaging diseases in…
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British Vet Association calls for ban on controversial farrowing crates
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for a ban on the use of farrowing crates, which confine female pigs before and after giving…
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Red Tractor proposes tiered welfare labels for UK pork
Red Tractor is now inviting feedback from pig producers on new proposals to introduce a tiered approach to welfare standards and labelling for UK…
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Livestock auctions deliver £2.5 billion boost as prices surge
The latest throughput and turnover figures reveal a significant uplift in livestock values, underscoring the role of live auctions in supporting…
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Action plan aims to phase out farrowing crates in UK pig farming
A new plan aims to accelerate the transition away from farrowing crates in UK pig farming, marking a significant step toward higher welfare standards…
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Council rejects Cranswick’s bid to develop livestock unit in Norfolk
Cranswick, one of the UK’s largest meat producers, has been refused permission by a council to develop a large pig and poultry unit in Norfolk. A…
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UK ASF outbreak would devastate pork supply chain, sector warns
Any outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK would have catastrophic consequences for the entire pork supply chain, industry bodies warn in a…
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Defra bans imports from Austria after new foot-and-mouth case
The government has announced an import ban of livestock from Austria following a new case of foot-and-mouth disease in neighbouring Hungary. The…
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Defra relaxes Germany's foot-and-mouth disease controls
Defra has relaxed some disease controls for Germany following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease near Berlin in January. The meat and dairy import…
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Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed on three farms in Slovakia
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in cattle in Slovakia, after neighbouring Hungary reported cases earlier this month. The disease has…
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