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Thompson's tip: AI
Semen for AI on pig farms should be stored at 17oC in temperature-controlled cabinets. AI suppliers take care to ensure that semen is in good…
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Next generation meets with Paice to discuss future
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, Jim Paice, will meet with the NFU’s Next Generation Policy Forum today to support the crucial role…
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Testing females to improve accuracy
Over 1,000 female pigs annually are currently individually tested at nucleus level for feed intake, feed conversion and growth rate by the…
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Ufac-UK appoints Philippine distributor
Ufac-UK has appointed First Fil-Bio I/E Corporation, as their sole distributor in the Philippines. First Fil-Bio, based in Bulacan Province, near…
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3,000 UK stocked sow unit opens in Russia
Russian dignitaries, local press and national TV, gathered at the official opening of the Delimeat Farming Complex, a 3,000 sow nucleus herd stocked…
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Dangers of fluctuating winter temperatures
As we move into winter, fluctuating temperatures can be a major stressor and predecessor to pneumonia in pigs, warns says Paul Thompson, veterinary…
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Silver success for Yorkshire pig farmer
Yorkshire pig farmer, Ian Broumpton, gained an armful of trophies at this years’ Hull Market Christmas Fatstock Show. He gained first prize for best…
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Organic diet for organic pigs and poultry
You may think it strange that organic pork chops, eggs and poultry are not already produced from diets that are 100 percent organic. The difficulty…
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Measuring amino acids in pigs ’ new method on the way
New methods of measuring the amino acid requirement of pigs aim to reduce feed use, protect the environment and improve the economy for farmers…
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Waste food stunt was misguided, says National Pig Association
National Pig Association has applauded an attempt by Friends of the Earth to highlight the environmental benefits of pig farming at their ’feeding…
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