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Anger as Defra rejects calls to provide more support to pig sector
The pig sector is 'disappointed but not remotely surprised' as Defra rejects calls from MPs and farmers to provide more support to the beleaguered…
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UK pork exports to Philippines up on record year
The Philippines has become the UK's second largest non-EU pork market, as exports reached almost £17m in the first four months of 2022. Demand for UK…
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Authorities rule out foot-and-mouth on Norfolk pig farm
Veterinary officials have ruled out foot-and-mouth on a Norfolk pig farm following suspicion of the disease, but testing is ongoing for swine…
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Scottish farmers set to scale back food production, survey shows
Production on Scottish farms is set to be scaled back as farmers respond to unprecedented price increases for key inputs, NFU Scotland has warned…
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Suspected case of foot-and-mouth on Norfolk pig farm
There is a suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on a pig farm in Norfolk, the government has announced, but initial tests do not indicate the…
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Pig sector antibiotic use falls again despite challenging year
The UK pig sector reduced antibiotic use by 17% in 2021 despite farmers experiencing an extremely challenging year, new figures show. It brings the…
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Feeding live yeast can help alleviate heat stress impact in pigs
Feeding a live yeast can help alleviate the impact of heat stress in pigs, Lallemand Animal Nutrition says as temperature continue to stay above…
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Government confirms consultation into ending cages in farming
The government has announced a consultation into ending the use of cages for laying hens and crates for farrowing sows following a petition by…
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New data provides stark evidence of UK pig sector's contraction
New data has provided stark evidence of how the UK pig sector's contraction will soon start to affect supplies going forward, as producers continue…
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ASF case near France sparks fresh calls for stronger UK border checks
The spread of African swine fever (ASF) closer to the UK has sparked fresh calls for proper border checks on imported pigmeat to be brought into…
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