1+ week, 2+ day ago  (401+ words) The National Pig Association (NPA) and NFU Scotland (NFUS) have jointly called for a clear commitment from the UK's foodservice sector to increase use of British pork, alongside improved visibility of companies' sourcing policies. The NPA said pig farmers in…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (299+ words) New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that observing animals when they are unloaded from vehicles, as opposed to once they are settled in holding pens, could improve animal welfare during transportation. The RVC's research suggests welfare…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (591+ words) DEFRA has amended and extended a derogation for organic poultry and pigs, which currently allows up to 5% non-organic protein in feed. Under The Organic Production (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/1111), the derogation allowing up to 5% non-organic protein feed for pigs and poultry…...