Higher throughputs of pigs at UK abattoirs have put pressure on farmgate prices. The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) dropped to 204p/kg deadweight in January, roughly 8p/kg down on last year’s ...

and it returned to its backyard pig sty. Almost immediately after the pig left, its owner, who had not been home, pulled into their driveway. When asked by police if they owned the pig ...

Cranswick is continuing its relentless drive for growth, with the acquisition of one of the biggest names in the UK pig sector – JSR Genetics. In its third quarter trading statement, the Hull-based ...

Three prominent UK pig marketing groups have entered into a merger to launch a new co-op intended to give independent farmers more clout in the marketplace. Scottish Pig Producers (SPP), Scotlean Pigs ...

This strategic move will enhance market effectiveness, operational efficiency, and member support, ensuring a sustainable future for independent producers across the UK. United Pig Cooperative will be ...

The UK government said that as well as the import of live cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany being banned, products from those animals would also not be allowed into the UK. That includes fresh ...

The UK has introduced a ban on pigs, sheep and cattle imports from Germany after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in the country. The government said on Tuesday it will no longer ...

A ban on pig, cattle and sheep imports to the UK from Germany has been triggered after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed. UK Ministers announced health certificates, which approve ...