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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
30 UK pig farms needed for EU-backed project focusing on cost-effectiveness of biosecurity
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking for 30 UK pig farms to join the EU-funded BIOPIGEE project that explores the cost-effectiveness of biosecurity.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Lesser chickens from UK supermarkets tested positive for Campylobacter
The percentage of chickens at Tesco and Asda testing positive for Campylobacter at the top level of contamination in the second quarter of this year has dropped below the target as set by the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Monday, September 21, 2020
UK pigmeat production dips; prices lower too but much higher than elsewhere in EU
The volume of pig meat leaving UK abattoirs for much of this year has been lower than year-ago levels, a contributory factor in the firmness of farmgate prices, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Friday, September 18, 2020
UK company introduces enhanced water treatment technology to China's livestock sector
Strix, based in Forrest House, Ronaldsway, Isle of Man and has a factory in Ramsey, best known for its work in the design, manufacture and supply of kettle safety controls, has introduced a new water treatment technology to the livestock fa ...
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Aviagen: 2019 Ross UK Flock Award winners surpass excellence
Aviagen UK has announced its 2019 Flock Award winners who have brought the company's Ross 308 breeder performance to new heights.
Monday, September 14, 2020
UK programme helps reduce antibiotics use in poultry sector by 76%
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has released its 2020 Antibiotic Stewardship Report which highlights the achievements made by the UK poultry meat sector's drive for excellence in bird health and welfare that's delivering responsible use o ...
Monday, September 14, 2020
AHDB: UK's August beef production closer to five-year average
During August, beef and veal production in the United Kingdom totalled 74,100 tonnes, 1% more than was produced in August last year, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board said.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Strauss Brands seeks to build new beef packing plant in Milwaukee, US
Strauss Brands, a beef processor based in Wisconsin, the United States, is seeking approval to set up a new 152,000 square-foot packing facility, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Operations at Pilgrim's Pride pork plant in UK disrupted by animal rights activists
Operations in a Pilgrim's Pride pork plant in the UK were disrupted after four protesters from an animal rights group barged in and another set of activists blockaded the facility's entrance on Monday, Sept. 7, at around 4 a.m., The Grocer ...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
UK badger cull programme extended to reduce cattle bovine TB
The British government has expanded a badger culling programme, introduced to reduce bovine tuberculosis (TB) among cattle, to 11 more areas in England, The Guardian reported.
Monday, September 7, 2020
Zinpro appoints monogastrics country manager for UK, Ireland and Scandinavia
Zinpro Corporation has recently appointed Francisco Dias as country manager of monogastrics for the United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
AHDB webinars explore export opportunities for UK dairy industry
In September, the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is launching a series of webinars that will look into possible export opportunities for the UK dairy sector.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
UK poultry council concerned about shortage as poultry plants close after COVID-19 infections
Richard Griffiths, chief executive officer of the British Poultry Council, expressed concerns that the United Kingdom may see a shortage in poultry supply and the emergence of bird welfare failures as a massive number of birds were culled f ...
Monday, August 31, 2020
New dairy genetic index introduced in the UK
A new genetic index has been developed for dairy herds involved in crossbreeding, with the aim of better reaching goals required by these producers, The Scottish Farmer reported.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
UK's July pork production at 20-year high
The United Kingdom's pork production increased 9% year-on-year to achieve a 20-year high for July, the latest production statistics from Defra showed.

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