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).

Building biosecurity: Treat each building as a separate unit for better control. Clean and sanitise hands, disinfect footwear ...

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

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 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 Environment Agency is proposing to raise charges for some of its services by 11.5%. In a consultation, launched in mid-April, it seeks views on proposed increases for annual subsistence charges ...

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