Dairy Day makes welcome return
Dairy 29/07/2022
Final touches are being put to this year’s UK Dairy Day event, which takes place next month at the International Centre, Telford, Shropshire.
Read moreHot weather – including record temperatures in parts of the country – has prompted reminders for pig producers to review the heat settings in their piggeries.
Read moreEscalating cereal prices and volatile commodity markets are reinforcing the importance of strategies that maximise poultry feed utilisation.
Read moreThe Pig Industry Scholarship Programme – which offers young entrants a career in the sector – is looking for businesses to host work placement students.
Read moreAllowing seasonal poultry workers from overseas to come to the UK will strengthen food security, say industry leaders
Read moreTop scientists are working together in a new research group dedicated to tackling bird flu.
Read moreFeeding a live yeast to alleviate the impact of heat stress in pigs could help mitigate the effect of summer temperatures on feeding behaviour.
Read moreA government review of the pig industry will increase fairness and transparency across the sector, says Defra.
Read moreMeat success for Platinum Jubilee
Livestock 28/07/2022
Beef stole the crown at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with 50% more burgers sold during the celebrations than in an average week.
Read moreMPs have urged the government to invest more in animal disease prevention – warning that a serious outbreak could devastate the UK livestock industry.
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