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Thompson’s tip: Lighten up for breeding sows
Lighten up for breeding sows The significance of light for maintaining pregnancy is well recognised, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to…
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Sustainable and efficient pig breeding moves ahead with full speed ahead
Years’ worth of ground-breaking research results from Aarhus University will be put to use in a new and extensive collaborative project between the…
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ADAS help Pedigree Welsh Pig Society to secure the future of the Welsh Pig
Leading agricultural and environmental consultancy, ADAS has announced a partnership with the Pedigree Welsh Pig Society (PWPS) to further develop a…
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Thompson’s tip: Water contamination
In human medicine water contamination is a well-recognised route of disease transmission. In pigs, the importance of the correct flow rates for…
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ARM to distribute Big Wheel feeders
Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings have taken over the sole UK distributorship for the popular Osborne Big Wheel range of pig feeders, following the…
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New ACMC multiplier herd established in Spain
A new 440 sow multiplier herd has been established in Spain to meet the growing demand for AC1 gilts, the prolific hybrid developed by British-based…
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Getting ventilation right
Despite huge advances in technology in the last 15 years, stockmen and women still have the most influence in determining the success or failure of…
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Thompson’s tip: Give sows an annual worm check
For pig herds using Vetscore monitoring the presence or absence of ’milk-spot’ livers gives very useful information as to the prevalence of ascarid…
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Awards for top East Anglian Pig Co producers
An urgently needed increase in the retail price of pork would make a major difference in sustaining the UK pig industry, said Jim Burling, pig…
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Pig welfare remains a big issue
Welfare will continue to be a big issue in the pig industry and genetic selection for improved efficiency and ethics are not necessarily antagonistic…
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