The Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) has told MPs the £3.1 million offered by Defra for illegal meat controls is not ...

Clinical trials in pigs are underway at the Pirbright Institute for a vaccine candidate for African swine fever (ASF).

For many diseases, the most common point of entry is infected pigs. “The first step in protecting herds is to ensure incoming ...

It discussed ongoing research on potential alternatives to the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) and, although there are plenty of ...

The UK-based scientists behind PIC’s gene-edited PRRS-resistant pigs have welcomed the ‘landmark’ approval in the US this ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has today granted approval to PIC for the gene edit used in its PRRS-resistant pig, ...

The 2025 National Pig Awards are open for entries, giving individuals and businesses across the pig sector the opportunity to ...

Red Tractor is also considering a new ‘Certified Standards Plus’ tier, with flexible farrowing as the key criteria. It is ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for a ban on the use of farrowing crates, with a 15-year transition to ...

Food law solicitors, Roythornes, acting for the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, have filed papers with the High ...

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has called on Defra secretary Steve Reed to re-establish the Ministerial Native Breeds ...

The NFU has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to invest in the UK’s food security and reinforce the UK’s border controls, ...