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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Drop in farmed poultry in Northern Ireland, UK
There has been a fall in the number of poultry farmed in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, after a resurgence in 2023.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Aviagen advances broiler excellence at latest EMEAA school in Scotland, UK
Aviagen® recently welcomed 36 students from 18 countries to Edinburgh, Scotland, the United Kingdom, for the 2024 Broiler Module of the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) Production Management School held on November 24-30.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
US may urge UK to permit tariff-free access to US meat once Trump administration takes power
The United States is expected to push the United Kingdom to allow tariff-free access to high-quality US meat as part of any trade deal signed under the incoming administration of US President-elect, Donald Trump, amid interest from his trad ...
Friday, December 13, 2024
UK to bolster biosecurity with US$253 million investment in animal disease research hub
The UK Animal Plant Health Agency's (APHA) laboratories, which play a crucial role in protecting the country against the growing threat of animal diseases, are set to receive significant upgrades to secure and enhance the UK's scientific an ...
Thursday, December 12, 2024
46% of UK indoor pig producers may leave business due to required transition to flexible farrowing crates, survey found
A survey of members of the United Kingdom's National Pig Association (NPA) has found that nearly half of UK indoor pig producers who took part would be forced to quit the industry if a transition to flexible farrowing crates was pushed thro ...
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
UK prepares for avian influenza with stockpile of 5 million vaccine doses
The UK government has announced that it has secured five million vaccine doses as part of its contingency plan for a potential avian influenza outbreak during the winter months.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
UK beef production in October rose by 19% compared to September this year
UK beef production totalled 92,000 tonnes in October this year, an increase of 19% from September, according to the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
China ends restrictions on unprocessed pork exports from processing plants in UK
In a major boost to UK pork producers, China has lifted restrictions on unprocessed pork exports from UK processing plants that were imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Arla working with retailers in UK to trial methane-reducing cattle feed
Arla is partnering with major retailers in the United Kingdom – Morrisons, Aldi and Tesco – to trial methane-reducing cattle feed, as it aims to cut emissions in the dairy sector.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Scotland, UK delays decision on semi-closed salmon farm proposal at Loch Long
The government of Scotland, UK is under scrutiny over the prolonged decision-making process regarding a proposed semi-closed containment salmon farm at Beinn Reithe, Loch Long.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Farmers in England, UK, urged to bolster biosecurity measures as bird flu hits farms
Urgent calls have been issued for farmers in England, the United Kingdom, to reinforce their biosecurity practices to safeguard their flocks after two new bird flu cases were confirmed in recent days.
Friday, November 22, 2024
UK swine slaughterings and pork production surge ahead of 2023 levels
UK swine slaughterings and pork production continue to outpace 2023 figures, according to the latest slaughter statistics from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Survey reveals UK farmers divided on bluetongue vaccination as concerns persist
Initial findings from a UK-wide survey reveal that more than half of livestock keepers remain undecided about vaccinating their animals against bluetongue virus (BTV-3). However, a significant portion intends to vaccinate before the summer ...
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
UK confirms H5N1 bird flu strain in commercial poultry
Th UK has confirmed a strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus in commercial poultry at a site near the town of St Ives in south-west England.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
UK swine producers see profit margins increase amid falling costs, but EU price drops pose risk
UK swine producers continued to report positive profits on average during the third quarter of 2024, benefiting from falling costs. However, the domestic market is now facing pressure due to declining EU swine prices.

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