New BPHS Scheme for Pig Producers 10/06/08
The British Pig Health Scheme (BPHS), launched in July 2005 by BPEX, has proved such a hit with farmers and vets that a new improved three-year scheme is starting on 01 July 2008.

Pig Producers’ Patience Wearing Thin 17/04/08
This was the message as representatives of the Scottish pig industry gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and the Environment Committee in Holyrood this week.

Ongoing Fight for Pig Industry 19/03/08
A 10p cut in the pig levy has been announced as part of a strategy agreed by the board of the British Pig Executive (BPEX) to help the industry in its hour of need.

Still No Resolution as Pig Crisis Worsens 19/03/08
NFU Scotland is highlighting once again its enormous concerns for the future of the Scottish pig industry after yet another week with no positive news.

FMD Distorts Pig Census Figures 14/03/08
News that the census shows no decline in the national pig herd comes as no surprise to the British Pig Executive.

NADIS Pig Health Report for January 2008 17/02/08
The availability and possible financial assistance to control disease associated with Porcine Circovirus has come too late for some.

Save Our Bacon - Pig Industry in Crisis 17/01/08
British Pig Farmers today launched a £1.5m, national advertising campaign in an attempt to save their industry by winning a fairer price for their pigs.