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New factsheets point to greater pig productivity
Three new factsheets are now available from BPEX focused squarely on reducing the costs of pig production. Part of the popular Action for…
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Spoiltpig streaky bacon launched by Denhay farms
Delicious spoiltpig streaky bacon is being launched by Denhay Farms, the multi award-winning makers of the best tasting dry-cured bacon. The new…
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Positive signs for English pig sector
Provisional Defra Pig census results published this week report a 5.5% increase in the English breeding herd during the past twelve months. The…
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PCV2 vaccines perform well
Preliminary results suggest that PCV2 vaccines improve pig lifetime performance and shorten the time to slaughter. These are the initial findings of…
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Ufac launches new website
Specialist feed supplement manufacturer Ufac-UK has launched a new website, located at www.ufacuk.com The easy-to-navigate site provides informative…
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Thompson’s tip: Avoid Greedy Pigman’s disease
With high pig prices there is a temptation to push production as hard as possible. The advent of circovirus vaccines has allowed some producers to…
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JSR expansion continues with sow unit in Canada
In order to meet the increased worldwide demand for UK pig products and services, JSR Genetics have purchased a 650 sow Nucleus unit in Saskatchewan…
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China is major export opportunity
Agreement to export pig meat to China is nearing fruition as a delegation of Chinese veterinarians visits the UK next month. Four vets from the…
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New plastic panelling system for livestock
A new range of tough, hygienic, multifunctional plastic panels for livestock buildings has been introduced by Herefordshire-based Hanco Agricultural…
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Organic certification for oregano supplement
Ropadiar, the oregano-based supplement for livestock, has been certified for inclusion in pig and poultry diets by Organic Farmers and Growers…
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