After several years of decline in the use of antibiotics in Danish agriculture, the new figures of antibiotic use in pig production show a significant increase from 2011 to 2012. In terms of total num...

EU - The beginning of this week appears to show steadiness throughout the European slaughter pig market. Majority of quotations seem to remain constant. The markets have been quiet and steady. Export...

EU - The beginning of this week appears to show steadiness throughout the European slaughter pig market. Majority of quotations seem to remain constant. The markets have been quiet and steady. Export...

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) claim they’ve exposed Spanish farms still using sow stalls — despite an EU-wide partial ban on their use. The charity has released f...

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) claim they’ve exposed Spanish farms still using sow stalls — despite an EU-wide partial ban on their use. The charity has released f...

EU - The European slaughter pig market appears to be stable again this week. German slaughter companies have calmed down after naming discounted prices last week. All in all, demand and supply are re...

EU - The European slaughter pig market appears to be stable again this week. German slaughter companies have calmed down after naming discounted prices last week. All in all, demand and supply are re...

UK — Researchers have reported finding evidence for possible foodborne transmission of hepatitis E virus (HEV) during pork production. Alessandra Berto and colleagues at the...

UK — Researchers have reported finding evidence for possible foodborne transmission of hepatitis E virus (HEV) during pork production. Alessandra Berto and colleagues at the...

Since the start of 2013 the UK Deadweight Average Pig Price has fallen from 160.87p to 158.24p/kg and weekly contract shout prices have also fallen by an average of 6p/kg, equivalent to £4.50 a...

Since the start of 2013 the UK Deadweight Average Pig Price has fallen from 160.87p to 158.24p/kg and weekly contract shout prices have also fallen by an average of 6p/kg, equivalent to £4.50 a...

EU — This week, slaughter pig prices appear to be inconsistent within the EU. While most of the quotations show an upward trend, the German price has gone down by 3 cents. Some German slaughter...

EU — This week, slaughter pig prices appear to be inconsistent within the EU. While most of the quotations show an upward trend, the German price has gone down by 3 cents. Some German slaughter...

GERMANY — Total meat production in 2012 was just over eight million tonnes. For the first time in 15 years, this represents a reduction from the previous year. For the...

GERMANY — Total meat production in 2012 was just over eight million tonnes. For the first time in 15 years, this represents a reduction from the previous year. For the...

GREECE — Nine European Union countries, including Greece, face potential legal action for failing to implement new rules on pig welfare, the European Commission said. A quar...

GREECE — Nine European Union countries, including Greece, face potential legal action for failing to implement new rules on pig welfare, the European Commission said. A quar...

EU — The price increase that was heralded throughout the EU last week continues to go on this week. The price increases range from 1 cent (in the Netherlands)...

EU — The price increase that was heralded throughout the EU last week continues to go on this week. The price increases range from 1 cent (in the Netherlands)...

Nearly 100 participants from EU institutions, Member States, industry and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) met with scientific experts to discuss the identification of indicators and procedures t...