Pigs
Thompson’s tip: Getting pigs' weights right
With many producers taking finished pigs to the upper extremes of their contract weight, accurate weighing of pigs is essential to minimise the risk…
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New pig disease 'could be as bad as PMWS'
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus has been present in this country in a mild form for over 40 years. But new strains which have spread from China to…
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Livestock Event achieves record attendance
The Livestock Event attracted a record 9,130 visitors on Wednesday, day one at its NEC, Birmingham venue this week, while overall attendance was up…
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NZ poultry processor invests in MTech software
MTech Systems — the global supplier of software for poultry, pig and animal feed industries — has reached agreement to supply Van Den Brink Poultry…
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RDS presents WEIGHLOG a10 on-board weighing system at Livestock 2013
With the efficient use of animal feed having never been so important, RDS Technology will be focussing on how cost-effective on-board weighing can…
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Council uphelds objection to Foston pig farm
In a vote last night, South Derbyshire District Council upheld its objection to the proposed large scale pig farm in Foston. As the key democratic…
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Don't delay culling sows, says ACMC
Cull sow prices may be down — up to £30 per head compared with last year — but pig producers have been advised not to put off replacing older, less…
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EU pig petition gets 100,000 signatures
A new pig campaign petition has gathered more than 100,000 signatures calling on all European Union member states to enforce welfare laws. Recently…
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‘Smart pig farming’ offers producers a brighter future
‘Smart pig farming’ — the application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) — will offer hard-pushed pig farmers a way to remain…
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EU votes to 'modernise' pig inspection laws
European member states have voted for new legislation to modernise the inspection system in pig slaughterhouses. The new legislation aims to improve…
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