Pig

Nigel Bennet, of Roam Technology, writes to urge pig producers to complete a short survey on how the ban on zinc oxide is affecting piglet health and performance across the UK

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations follow legislation introduced in the dairy sector in July 2024

Technology developed by the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute has led to resistance in pigs against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)

As African swine fever (ASF) continues its slow spread across Europe, UK pig producers are being encouraged to stay vigilant and tighten biosecurity

Disease control initiative marks step forward in improving herd health and disease resilience within the Scottish pig industry

The proposed system includes two new voluntary tiers, each with its own dedicated logo

The first quarter of the year saw UK pig meat production up 6.4% compared to the same three months last year

It is estimated the dairy industry will need to spend £3.9 billion over the next 10 years to improve its climate resilience, which he said worked out at around £500,000 for each farm – or an additional 2.4 pence per litre

Livestock barns of the future may well become government regulated to include some form of technology capable of reducing emissions

UK pork production is expected to remain steady in 2025, according to the latest analysis from AHDB