Pig

Animal rights activists have been and will be targeting permitted pig units up until the end of the year to conduct investigations into potential animal welfare breaches

Following outbreaks of ASF, nearly 13,000 domestic pigs have been culled or were set to be culled across Viljandi, Tartu and Rapla counties

A new technology which increases oxygen levels in drinking water in pig and poultry systems has seen improved productivity and animal welfare

The National Pig Association (NPA) said it was ‘extremely alarming’ pork products were being offered at a shop exclusively accessible to people travelling to London

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)

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

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

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