Pig

NFU Scotland has asked for people to visit local supermarkets and report the origin of the fresh pork on the shelves

NFU Scotland has asked for people to visit local supermarkets and report the origin of the fresh pork on the shelves

An independent ethics body is calling on the Government to put animal welfare front and centre of new gene editing (GE) technology regulation.

Cranswick said the labour and supply challenges were being well-managed in its business as the crisis continues for pig farmers

A collective of the world’s largest animal health companies is reportedly ‘on track or ahead of schedule’ across all commitments made as part of a plan to help reduce the need for antibiotics.

Thousands of pigs have been unnecessarily culled because exporting to the EU has become too expensive and difficult since the end of the Brexit transition period, industry leaders have warned.

Thousands of pigs have been ‘unnecessarily culled’ because exporting to the EU has become too expensive and difficult since the end of the Brexit transition period, industry leaders have warned.

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has said it is not aware of a single member being contacted to participate in Defra’s pork private storage aid scheme, set up to help struggling pig farmers.

A lack of suitable abattoirs is one of the top three greatest barriers to growth for farmers and smallholders selling rare and native breed products.

The case for a network of local abattoirs has been well made, including in a recent report by The Prince’s Countryside Fund, but it may not be a realistic proposition, according to a retail butcher.