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Belgian authorities planning wild boar cull
The Belgian authorities are planning a cull of wild boar to prevent further spread of African swine fever (ASF). A total of 114 dead wild boars have…
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Students wanted for paid placement in pig and poultry industry
The pig and poultry sectors are on the lookout for two students to complete a 12 month paid scholarship placement, with both positions starting at…
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Study suggests animal welfare is not compromised on large farms
Animal welfare is not compromised on farms which house more than 5,000 animals, according to a new study. The latest research – which has recently…
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Major pig housing survey underway to inform future policies
An important pig building survey is now underway to help gain an insight into what pig housing is currently in use and what future needs might be…
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Three men charged over pig abuse footage
Three men from Lincolnshire have been charged after undercover footage showed them kicking pigs in the face and head, often violently and repeatedly…
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Extreme weather of 2018 makes its mark on red meat production
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to a new report. For pork, in 2019 production is expected…
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UK and US trade deal 'needs to be based' on US pig standards
Any trade agreement with the UK and US post-Brexit needs to be based on US production practices, a major American pig group has said. The National…
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Farmer sentenced to prison and banned from keeping livestock
A farmer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping livestock after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to two…
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Belgium spends €1m on cull to stamp out swine fever
The Belgium government has released €1m (£880m) for the culling of more than 4,000 commercial and domestic pigs in the African swine fever infected…
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China suffers worst case of swine fever yet
China has suffered its most serious case of African swine fever yet, further damaging the country's cherished $1 trillion pig industry. A farm in the…
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