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Consultation: new rules for pig meat inspection
The Food Standards Agency has started a six-week consultation on new rules for pig meat inspections which come into force in June 2014. The new rules…
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Porcine virus to cause shortfall in American hog market
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) has impacted about 60% of the US breeding herd, 28% of the Mexican herd and is beginning to develop in Canada…
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Scholarships draw students into pig industry
Four students have won scholarships that should help them forge careers in the UK pig industry. The new BPEX Scholarships at Harper Adams University…
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Europe asses control measures to prevent African swine flu spread
Artificial feeding of wild boar is increasing rather than reducing the spread of African swine fever (ASF) virus and fencing could be used as a…
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Landia pumps and mixers go the distance at The Grosvenor Estate
Pumps and mixers from Landia UK, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2014, are helping Grosvenor Farms to efficiently and effectively…
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Pig industry moves to red alert over transatlantic killer
The British pig industry is on red alert, in a bid to prevent a virulent pig disease from entering the country. Until more is known about…
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What are the consequences for livestock farmers after the floods?
With much of the UK having seen record levels of rainfall and extensive flooding of pastures and crops, James Ingles, Head of Agriculture at…
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New environmental health check for piggeries
A new ‘MOT’ service for buildings to help pig farmers run their controlled-environment houses more efficiently is being introduced by…
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Eight strategies for efficient and sustainable livestock farming
Eight strategies to make cows, sheep and other cud-chewing, or ruminant, livestock a more sustainable part of the food supply are outlined by…
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Thompson's tip: Spring check on bin hygiene
With spring just around the corner, it is a good time for pig producers to check up on feed bin hygiene, advises ACMC veterinary consultant, Paul…
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