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Red Tractor could increase unannounced inspections following pig abuse footage
Food assurance scheme Red Tractor could increase the number of unannounced inspections following the release of undercover footage showing abuse at…
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New study to look at methods to freeze pig eggs and embryos
Researchers will study new methods to freeze pig eggs and embryos at a commercial viable level, which so far hasn’t been possible. Research funding…
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Vegan activist spared jail after stealing pig from Leicestershire farm
A vegan activist who stole a pig from a farm in Leicestershire has been spared jail. 23-year-old Wesley Omar was, however, sentenced to a 12-month…
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First quarter of 2018 sees record diagnostic rate of pig virus 'PRRS'
The first quarter of 2018 saw the highest ever recorded diagnostic rate of the pig virus porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), latest…
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Farmers save thousands of pigs by creating fire blocks during blaze
Farmers saved thousands of pigs from a huge farmland blaze by creating fire blocks on the edges of their fields to stop it spreading. The fire…
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Meat industry tells government to intervene if CO2 shortage strikes again
The government has been told to intervene to make sure meat supplies do not dwindle in the event of another CO2 shortage. The British Meat Processors…
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Pig industry slams Asda's 'continued failure' in stocking British
The pig industry has slammed Asda's "continued failure" to support British produce, as a survey shows the retailer's domestic offerings have…
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Co-op's 'higher welfare' pig sourcing model comes into force
The Co-operative's ‘higher welfare’ pig sourcing model has come into force today to bolster the retailer's animal welfare credentials. Consumers will…
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Temporary derogation given to Scottish pig plant due to CO2 shortage
A temporary derogation has been given to a Scottish pig plant due to a lack of CO2 supplies, and will see pigs processed south of the border in…
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Scotland's biggest pig processor set to close today due to CO2 shortage
Scotland's biggest pig processor is set to close today due to the carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage hitting Europe caused by a major leak at an ammonia…
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