Key Topics
In this section you will find information relating to current key ares of work for the NPA.
Here you will find information, news and resources related to key topics, so please check regularly for updates and to see the work NPA is doing on your behalf.
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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Border Controls & Biosecurity
Border controls & biosecurity are an important policy area that we are devoting a lot of time and resource to.
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