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Future of independent pig sector again in the spotlight as processor cuts dominate discussions at BPPF 2026
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (864+ words) There was only one big talking point at this week's British Pig and Poultry Fair " the move by the big pork players to cut back on their independent pig suppliers. Producers across the country have been given notice by processors…...
Bitesize Guide on "novel proteins and feed efficiencies" launched at BPPF
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (415+ words) A new "bitesize guide" to "novel proteins and feed efficiencies" is being launched by the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) at the British Pig and Poultry Fair, which starts today at Birmingham"s…...
Ceva launches new dual'action PCV2 and M. hyo vaccine
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (318+ words) Ceva Animal Health Ltd (Great Britain) has announced the launch of Cirbloc M Hyo, a new ready'to'use dual'action vaccine designed to protect pigs against Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo). The Cirbloc M Hyo vaccine formulation contains a PCV2d genotype,…...
Comment: "Keep your pecker up" " UK pig sector will weather the storm
1+ week, 3+ day ago (791+ words) Well, it was fun while it lasted. After several strong years, the pig sector now feels firmly back on the back foot. The sun may finally be shining, but positives are becoming harder to come by " particularly with the ongoing…...
Isuria appointed as UK and Ireland distributor for Berg + Schmidt Animal Nutrition
1+ week, 5+ day ago (87+ words) Pig World Isuria appointed as UK and Ireland distributor for Berg + Schmidt Animal Nutrition Editor Pig World and the Tribune. National Pig Association webmaster. Former political editor at Farmers Guardian. Occasional media pundit. Brought up on a Leicestershire farm. Works…...
Flexible farrowing: time to take stock
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1247+ words) The transition to flexible farrowing systems could change the whole structure of the British pig industry, so it needs to be handled very carefully, according to ARM Buildings" Tim Miller, who has specialist knowledge in this area. In the UK…...
Sofina aims to connect pig supply chain with ambitious new programme
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1669+ words) One of the most important ongoing discussions within the pig sector is how producers should be rewarded for delivering on the ever-increasing requirements around pig health and welfare, sustainability and more. And how should these on-farm initiatives be marketed to…...
Roadmap to help pig sector "control its own story
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (1668+ words) The long-awaited Pork Environmental Roadmap is an important and potentially hugely valuable ongoing piece of work for the British pig sector. Another prime example of pig sector collaboration, it has been developed by an industry-led steering group, facilitated by AHDB,…...
Pig producers and processors issued reminder on imminent Fair Dealing contract deadline
2+ week, 3+ day ago (288+ words) A reminder has been issued to Ppg producers and processors about the looming deadline to for all existing contracts must comply with the new the Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations. The FDO regulations became law in August 2025, requiring all new…...
Five great reasons to visit the British Pig & Poultry Fair
2+ week, 4+ day ago (667+ words) With less than two weeks to go, the organisers of the British Pig & Poultry Fair have outlined the top five reasons to make your way to the NEC in Birmingham for the two-day event." Being biennial means it is an…...