Content related to the topic: disease

27 September 2022

Levy bodies unite to control liver fluke

This autumn sees the launch of a new manual to help farmers control liver fluke in grazing livestock, in a joint levy-body effort to control what can be a devastating disease.

10 November 2022

Face-to-face pig clubs are back

Pig clubs are back – join us to find out how a high-health, nucleus pig herd keeps disease out.

2 July 2025

Liver fluke control in grazing livestock

Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) can have a devastating effect on the health and welfare of grazing livestock. Historically, control has relied heavily on the routine blanket use of flukicide treatments. This manual outlines good practice and sustainable control of liver fluke to protect livestock.

12 July 2024

AHDB welcomes new controls restricting the movement of pork and pork products into Great Britain

September 2022: In response to the heightened risk that ASF poses to the UK, Defra has announced new legislation regarding the import of pork meat into the UK.

16 December 2022

CCIR and the Pig Health Scheme – what’s the difference?

Understand the differences between CCIR and the Pig Health Scheme and learn how you can use them to optimise the health and welfare of your pigs.

16 October 2023

Biosecurity checklist for pig farms

A biosecurity checklist to remind yourself and your team of the simple things which could keep disease away from your pigs.

1 August 2022

Antibiotic submission deadline approaching for pigs

The Red Tractor deadline for submitting Q2 (April – June) antibiotic data for pigs is 11 August 2022.

1 July 2022

Disease investigations rule out notifiable diseases

An update from the Pork Sector Council Chair, Mike Sheldon, on the recent pig disease situation

30 December 2024

Pig Health Scheme assessments ramping up

In March and April, we anticipate that Pig Health Scheme assessments will resume in all 11 plants.

12 July 2024

African swine fever is a growing concern

March 2022: The ongoing development of African swine fever (ASF) in continental Europe is a growing concern.

24 February 2022

Swine dysentery outbreak

Cases of Swine Dysentery have been reported

18 February 2022

Managing without zinc oxide

Hear from well-known feed companies and nutritionists as they discuss options for effectively managing weaned piglets without zinc oxide.