UK: Further reduction in antibiotic use on pig farms

The use of antibiotics in livestock in the UK has fallen again, according to a report released by the government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

The industry is facing difficult circumstances brought about by the impacts of the pandemic and the global pressures facing supply chains worldwide.

The UK's pig industry is facing slaughter backlogs and export bans in the midst of COVID-19 and Brexit challenges.

If current stocks of the gas run out, some slaughterhouses will have to stop taking animals and close production lines.

The first half of 2021 represents the worst financial situation for pig producers, across a six-month period, on record.

The Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50m for the UK over the first five years of trade.

Industrial compound feed production in the EU remained stable in 2020 despite the combined effect of the spread of animal diseases and the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals.

Brexit export formalities are causing major delays for UK pork processors.

UK secures ‘listed status’ to continue live animal and meat exports to the EU.

In the interest of improving animal welfare, UK government unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening.

RUMA reports antibiotic usage in the UK pig sector has dropped by 60%, but aims to further reduce use by 2024.

Legislation setting out how farmers and land managers in England will be rewarded in future with public money for “public goods” passes into law.