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Pulled pork campaign shortlisted for marketing award
The levy funded body which represents the interests of pig farmers and producers in England, AHDB Pork, has for the first time been shortlisted for a…
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Reduce antibiotic use by 'seeding, weeding and feeding'
Following success helping poultry producers reduce antibiotic use, a west country veterinary team is now extending its antibacterial programme to…
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'South American Mercosur trade offer could open up EU pork market,' states AHDB Pork
Reports circulating around the EU over the last week suggest that EU negotiators are preparing to offer a collection of South American countries…
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St David’s branches into antibiotic reduction in pigs
Pig producers could reduce antibiotic usage and improve animal health and productivity by adopting a new approach piloted by the poultry industry…
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Farm industry 'must do its bit' to control spread of antibiotics
Growing resistance to antibiotics is a threat in animals and the farming industry must 'do its bit' to control the spread, according to Responsible…
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'We don't care whether its us or Defra who update welfare codes, as long as it gets done'
National Pig Association has given a guarded welcome to Government's unexpected volte-face over animal welfare codes. Having announced three years…
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Leading pig nutritionist scoops top BSAS award
A leading pig nutritionist whose work has helped enhance pig health and productivity across the world has been presented with a prestigious award…
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ASDA pledge to increase British pork by 80 per cent welcomed by struggling pig farmers
A promise by ASDA that it will increase its fresh pork to 80 percent British by next year has been welcomed by British pig farmers. British pig…
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New guidance on pig welfare set to be published
New guidance to help pig producers comply with legislation is to be drawn up by the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC). The PHWC Welfare Sub Group…
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Farmers need to counteract propaganda by 'anti-meat campaigners', NPA warns
Pig producers need to counteract 'an orchestrated wave of propaganda' by anti-meat campaigners, the National Pig Association has said. It will be…
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