Library of articles

May 2006
Change the system? – then at least check the facilities As producers struggle to find ways of averting the costs associated with endemic diseases a range of operational systems are being employed – including batch farrowing and all-in/all-out stocking of facilities.  All operational changes need to be carefully thought  through ...
April 2005
Effective ventilation brings pig health benefits in chilling times. During extremes of weather pig farmers tend to become more aware of the specific ventilation needs of the pigs in their care.
January 2005
The value of a good starter diet The prime example of how cost per tonne can affect performance is highlighted in starter feeds provided in the first weeks after weaning.

November 2004
David Black Award Pork Chain Solutions director Gerry Brent receives UK pig industry's top award.

July 2004
Training Government dictat insists on more training off the farm and this will make recognised training routes irrelevant as far as much of the pig industry is concerned. A user-friendly qualification is needed.
May 2004
FOCUS Farm Output Coming Under Scrutiny a is a simple monitoring scheme providing timely, vital information about health and management aspects of pig production.
April 2004
No time to waste The prospect of a one-person business having to find the top side of £3,000 and then over £2,000 12 months later just to be allowed to stay in business is a daunting thought...
April 2004
IPPC courses
October 2003
IPPC Will you need an permit?
November 2003
Farm Waste Grants An update