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Defra bans German livestock imports after foot-and-mouth case
The government has announced a livestock import ban from Germany to protect Britain from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following a recent case. The…
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Support for British pork across UK retailers remains steady
Support for British pork across the UK's retailers was steady during the end of last year, according to a new industry survey. Across the ten…
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New campaign encourages public to buy more British pork
A new pig sector campaign will launch in February with an aim to inspire the public to incorporate more British-produced pork into their meals…
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Dover port authorities seize over six tonnes of illegal meat
Shocking new figures have emerged about the volumes of product of animal origin (POAO) being seized at Dover, including pork from African swine…
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'Pioneering' environmental baselining pilot signs up 170 farms
The first measurements of a new 'pioneering' environmental baselining pilot for the farming industry start this month, with 170 farms chosen to take…
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China allows two UK pig firms to resume exports after Covid ban
The end of China’s Covid-era restrictions on unprocessed pork exports from two key UK sites have been lifted, which could lead to an £80m boost for…
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Half of pig farmers will quit sector if farrowing crate ban enacted
Nearly half of indoor pig producers say they would be forced to quit the sector if a farrowing crate ban was pushed through. The survey, by the…
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New RSPCA pig welfare standards must be met by March 2025
RSPCA Assured has announced new animal welfare standards for pigs and some of them must be met by farmers in just three months' time. Support is…
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UK food firm Cranswick increases profits and grows pig herd
UK food producer Cranswick has seen a boost to profits and an increase to its pig herd in the first half of the current financial year. The…
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Sales of antibiotics for livestock at lowest level since reporting began
The total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock farming is at the lowest level since reporting began a decade ago, a new report has confirmed…
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