Plastic long-troughs proving a “safe, smooth, stackable success”

Investing in long-troughs to feed outdoor sows can significantly reduce costs, cut feed waste and help counter excessive nutrient leeching in soils. It’s also more hygienic and can reduce the bird and vermin populations visiting and colonising a pig unit in search of food, according to Con-Tented Products.

Reducing stress and anxiety through nutritional solutions “can improve pig productivity at all life stages”

Cargill UK is now offering its welfare-enhancing feed product in both liquid and in powder form, extending its application to all pig production systems, and at all life stages.

Pig production costs up by 20% while meat prices lag behind, report shows

An annual AHDB report that looks at the cost of pig meat production in 17 countries has revealed a 20% increase in GB costs for indoor pigs last year as opposed to a 6% rise in EU countries.

RASE secures future of British Pig & Poultry Fair

The Royal Agricultural Society of England is delighted to announce that its flagship event, the British Pig & Poultry Fair, will be moving to a new venue at the NEC for 2024 and beyond.

North Yorkshire family bags double win at English Winter Fair

Sister and brother Beth and Luke Wilkinson from North Yorkshire took home both the championship and reserve titles during a memorable finale at the 2022 English Winter Fair.

AHDB sector councils share plans for levy investment

The four councils, Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork, have published sector plans as part of a commitment to outline how the levy will be invested over the next five years.

Serious concerns over biosecurity as illegal pork products discovered at Dover

Dover Port Health Authority has confirmed it seized 2.5 tonnes of illegal pork products from 22 vehicles checked over a single weekend at the beginning of October. The discovery occurred during a multi-agency exercise at the port – part of the work to reduce the risk of African swine fever entering the country.

Pig industry cumulative losses hit £700m – AHDB

AHDB’s latest figures show cost of production remains high, with pig producers now losing an average of £18-20 per pig slaughtered.

PWD vaccine could be an effective control strategy in pig herds

The post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) vaccine Coliprotec can prevent the disease in nearly 60% of pig herds, UK diagnostic testing data has shown.

BMPA urges Defra to account for pork supply chain complexities

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) said Defra’s recently launched consultation focuses on too small a part of the pork supply chain and ignores many of the complexities that contributed to the recent crisis in the pig sector.

Pig farmers urged to take part in long-awaited supply chain review

The government is inviting pig farmers, abattoirs, processors, retailers, marketing groups and other stakeholders to submit their views to a UK-wide review of the pig sector.

Swine vesicular disease and foot-and-mouth ruled out on Norfolk farm

Temporary control zones have been revoked but testing is ongoing at the site.

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