Essex farmer is passionate about pigs
Good stockmanship is the secret of success for award-winning Essex pig farmer Stuart Bosworth.
Plan to ban antibiotics ‘threatens animal welfare’
CALLS by Euro-MPs for a ban against antimicrobials in livestock farming could threaten animal welfare, vets have warned.
Wind turbine installed on pig farm
NORFOLK farmer John Blackburne has installed a wind turbine as he diversifies from pig farming.
Vigilance slashes cell counts by 30%
EARLY identification of high cell count cows can reduce bulk tank cell count levels by around 30% in just four months, reveals new research.
Pig movement rules come into force
PIG producers are reminded that changes to livestock movement rules came into effect on 1 October.
Youngster shows there’s ‘more to life than mince’
A NORFOLK young farmer who began her farming career at 14 with a single Dexter heifer has won a £5000 business award.
Fears for future of flagship abattoir
A SUFFOLK abattoir described as crucial to the region’s livestock sector could face closure under plans that will more double meat inspection costs.
Official: Writtle College reopens pig unit
A re-stocked and fully refurbished pig unit was officially reopened at Writtle College, Essex.
Beef and sheep roadmap highlights green benefits
LIVESTOCK producers who cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) can improve returns, new research shows.
Compromise needed on pig welfare – expert
PIG producers faced with demands to increase productivity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions may have to compromise on animal welfare, an expert has warned.