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

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for a ban on the use of farrowing crates, with a 15-year transition to alterantive systems. The BVA and Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) have developed ...

Following president Donald Trump’s infamous ‘Liberation Day’ Rose Garden address, we have repeatedly been asked for our thoughts and how we think this will affect the UK pig sector. While the ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has today granted approval to PIC for the gene edit used in its PRRS-resistant pig, determining that the technology is safe and effective. After a long ...

Food law solicitors, Roythornes, acting for the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, have filed papers with the High Court seeking permission to Judicially Review the Food Standards Agency’s ...

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