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AB Neo partners with Bristol University in mode of action research of pig accelerator
AB Neo has embarked on a research project with Bristol University to confirm the mode of action of Axcelera-P, its accelerator for pigs. Axcelera-P…
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Service ventilation systems
With the warmer weather here, if they haven’t already done so farmers should service their piggery ventilation systems. Tim Miller, environmental…
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Sausage-making world record set at Royal Highland Show
A sizzling new Guinness World Record was set this weekend for the most sausages produced in one minute, on the Quality Meat Scotland stand at the…
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Best of British genetics to be showcased at Livestock
The best of British genetics are scheduled to be showcased in front of a line-up of international judges and spectators along with the UK’s largest…
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Report finds evidence of MRSA in pork
Evidence that British-produced supermarket pig meat is contaminated by MRSA has been found in new research. MRSA of livestock origin can cause…
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MEPs ban farm animal and food cloning
A draft law to ban the cloning of all farm animals and products derived from them in the EU was voted by the Environment and Agriculture committees…
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Strong global pork supply but weak demand
The global pork industry has been affected by strong supply and weak demand volumes recently, causing an overall fall in price. The oversupply has…
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Beef and lamb producers see returns decline in struggling market
A strong pound and increased red meat imports coupled with a plentiful domestic supply and consumer demand hitting a plateau has affected returns for…
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The importance of efficient feeding for dairy farmers
Feeding is often the biggest expense on any dairy farm. The labour costs related to and the feed itself amount to up to 70% of any farms’ production…
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Animal welfare failures will not be tolerated, says Welsh minister
Anyone failing in their duties to meet the health and welfare needs of their animals will be prosecuted, wherever possible, Welsh Deputy Minister for…
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