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Farrowing checks made easy
FARROWING CHECKS MADE EASY Monitoring sows’ progress at farrowing has just got easier with a simple, free tool. BPEX has designed the 2TS Farrowing…
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Thompson’s tip: Light up for fertility
As day length shortens, many producers notice a fall in sow productivity, with increased returns to service. It is important, where possible, to…
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Strong demand for new pig housing
Floods of orders for new pig houses have meant that ARM Buildings has had to take on more staff and put on extra shifts to meet demand at its…
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Top pig award - time is running out
Time is running out to nominate somebody to receive this year’s prestigious David Black Award for service to the pig industry. This is the 50th year…
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Train to manage pigs and people
Leadership training improves both pig production and staff morale. Now pig unit supervisors in the north have two course options and are signing up…
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Virtual boar winner
Winner of ACMC’s ’virtual boar’ competition at the British Pig and Poultry Fair is H F Hart Ltd, Homeleaze Farm, Gloucestershire. They win £1,000…
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Minister calls for more honest labelling
The Food Minister is urging other sectors to follow the good example set in the pig meat sector regarding country of original labelling (COOL). Food…
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Strong pig meat demand from China predicted
Moves by BPEX to open the Chinese market to British pig meat are to take on a new importance according to the latest forecasts. The International…
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Creep mat temperature control is crucial
Many pig producers have replaced creep lamps with heat mats. Problems with overlying have been seen where these are set too hot and piglets choose…
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Trobridge housing gets a makeover
One of the UK’s most popular and long-lasting pig buildings — the Trobridge grower and finisher house — has been given an update. New materials used…
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