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
A public consultation is seeking views on changing livestock feed controls currently prohibiting animal protein from being fed to farmed animals in England and Wales
Around 20 wild boar have been seen in woodlands near Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park