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Mandelson’s world trade giveaway spells disaster for the British countryside
Huge environmental and animal welfare advances made by Europe's farmers in recent years will be thrown into reverse unless the UK joins other…
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New zap targets for pig producers
The Zap Salmonella Programme is moving forward with its aim of reducing the prevalence of Salmonella in British pigs. The Programme has made some…
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Stan Done wins David Black Award
Picture: L to r, Lord Bach, Stan Done, BPEX Chairman Stewart Houston Renowned vet Prof Stan Done is this year's winner of the prestigious David Black…
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Single farm payment offers way into pigs
An excellent opportunity to invest in pigs is offered by the introduction of the Single Payment Scheme (SPS), believes Roger Smith, sales manager of…
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New pig vaccine a first for Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has expanded its portfolio of pig products with the launch of the first oral vaccine for the control of porcine…
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Pig housing – getting a return on investment
The UK pig industry requires about 1,500 new buildings — four every week for the next seven years, but British pig producers lack confidence and are…
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ACMC sign Lithuanian agreement
An important agreement for the exclusive supply of genetically-advanced breeding stock has been signed by Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company, ACMC…
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Down to earth study of electricity
Rapidly rising energy costs are sapping the profitability of our pig industry, impacting upon better returns from improving herd performance. Now the…
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Pig industry training plan hailed
A WELL-TRAINED workforce is vital to the future of the British pig industry and major steps are being taken to make sure that people working in the…
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Champion sausage maker crowned
A STAFFORDSHIRE catering butcher was yesterday voted by his rivals from around the UK as the 'Overall Winner - BPEX (British Pig Executive)…
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