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NPA
The National Pig Association is the representative trade association for British commercial pig producers. We represent British pig producers throughout Government and the supply chain.
What does the National Pig Association do?
The NPA is the single voice of the British pig industry. No other industry body is able to lobby on behalf of commercial pig producers to Government, the supply chain and wider industry.
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Who can join the National Pig Association?
We have five membership categories:
- Producer – for anyone who keeps pigs as a commercial enterprise
- Allied Industry – for those businesses that supply the pig sector
- Corporate Producer – for those businesses who own and process pigs
- Young NPA – Open to anyone within the pig industry aged between 18-40
- Associate – for those that work in the industry and wish to show support
YNPA
YNPA is open to anyone aged between 18 and 40 who works in the British pig industry or who is studying towards a career within the industry.
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Easy! complete an online application form from the ‘Join NPA’ section on the website, fill it out and submit!
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African Swine Fever (ASF)
African Swine Fever (ASF) poses one of the biggest threats to the UK pig herd that the industry is facing at this time.
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Swine Dysentery
Swine dysentery is a bacterial disease that can spread easily and affects growers, finishers and younger breeding stock, and which is an increasing concern for the pig industry.
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Farrowing Systems
The housing of sows in the UK has become an area of interest for the pig industry, government and animal welfare organisations.
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