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Livestock markets were able to remain open as they play a vital role in the food supply chain

Livestock markets were able to remain open as they play a ‘vital role’ in the food supply chain

China was expecting its pig numbers to recover to 2017 levels by the second quarter of 2021

Many pig producers use hyperprolific sows because of the economic benefits large litters create. However, any gain in the number of piglets born has the potential to be offset by reduced survival rates. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian repor

Defra Secretary George Eustice has been accused of ‘missing the point’ on slaughterhouse investment, after he suggested no local abattoir network policy was needed to accommodate Government plans for shorter livestock journey

A new report from the Sustainable Farming Trust (SFT) has warned a US-UK trade deal will threaten the progress which has been made in recent years on antibiotic resistance.

New targets for the responsible use of antibiotics in UK farm animals build on the success of previous measures. 

Red Tractor has failed farmers. It’s time to take premium English products to the global marketplace in the same way as Scotch Beef and Welsh Lamb, says Norman Bagley, head of policy at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS).

Jane King will leave her role no later than September 2021

Ease and accessibility of virtual livestock sales has seen auction marts invest in digital technology in response to fluctuating Covid-19 restrictions.