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Recent research found found supplementing sows with oregano essential oil (OEO) has the potential to increase margin over feed value by 59 per sow per year, and increase the number of piglets weaned.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø were losing £26/head in the first quarter of the year

Producers were still losing money despite recent price rises

The origin of feed is becoming a key issue for livestock producers, but care is needed transitioning to sustainable protein sources.

Recent research has concluded that feeding mealworms a diet of wheat bran combined with the enzyme phytase significantly increases their mineral composition. Hannah Noble reports.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø’ margins remain squeezed despite pig prices rising

Keeping pigs, like any livestock, is a satisfying experience, but there are a number of things to consider before taking the plunge

Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West, has called on the Government to adopt his Bill banning farrowing crates from 2027.

The Countryside Alliance has hit out at a Tesco plan to boost fake meat sales by 300 per cent over the next four years.

Industry leaders have warned the pig sector is in a ‘critical state’