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Three farm workers plead guilty to abusing pigs on farm
Three men have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty offences after they were filmed kicking pigs in the face and head in over 100 incidents. The footage…
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Europe's largest pork producer cuts up to 400 UK jobs
Europe's largest pork producer Danish Crown has announced that it will cut between 300 and 400 jobs, with most of them based in the UK. The move is…
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5-year action plan to set new targets controlling antimicrobial resistance
The government has launched its 5-year action plan to set new targets on containing and controlling antimicrobial resistance in the farming industry…
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Farmers to up ante with warnings to public on risks of feeding pigs
British pig producers have been encouraged to put up signs telling people not to feed the pigs due to risk of spreading African swine fever. With…
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Livestock Information Service will 'transform' livestock sector, NFU President says
The Livestock Information Service has the potential to transform the livestock sector through greater transparency and data sharing, NFU President…
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Farmers and suppliers to celebrate Welsh pork for one week
A new initiative which aims to raise the profile of Welsh pork and champion local pig producers will launch next week. Starting from January 21st to…
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New calculators available to help permitted pig and poultry farmers
Pig and poultry farmers will soon be able to demonstrate compliance with new permitting rules using two new calculators, free of charge. The…
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New £2.5m push to promote pork to show during prime-time TV
A £2.5 million Midweek Meal campaign will see health focused adverts promoting pork appear during prime-time TV shows like Coronation Street…
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'Significantly disrupting': More than 100 cases of swine fever recorded in China
More than 100 cases of African swine fever have now been recorded in China, 'significantly disrupting' the country's cherished pig industry. The…
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Scotland to introduce compulsory CCTV in abattoirs
Legislation is to be brought forward in Scotland this year requiring abattoirs to record on CCTV all areas where live animals are present. This is…
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