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Thompson’s tip: Review pig unit water systems
A periodic review of the water system is essential on every pig unit. Borehole water should be checked at least annually as problems of salinity are…
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Alternatives to the farrowing crate?
Which way for farrowing crates? A possible peep into the future was provided for pig producers by an independent Swiss pig adviser, Thomas Zanotelli…
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Exhibition of Animal and Landscape Paintings
"On To Pastures New" An Exhibition and Sale of Paintings by Mike Jory at The University of Exeter IAIS Gallery Stocker Road University of Exeter…
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Big Dutchman appoint Marc Broadbent new Managing Director
The Big Dutchman Group announces the appointment of Marc Broadbent as Managing Director for Big Dutchman Agriculture (Thailand) Ltd. effective 1…
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Thompsons tip: Checking out scour flare-ups
Many units periodically see cases of – and upsurges of – scour in the farrowing house. But farmers and stockmen shouldn’t assume that this is always…
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Government announces new pig task force
A new task force aimed at helping secure the future of the pig meat industry was announced by Farming Minister Jane Kennedy today. The Pig Meat…
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New board members at BPEX
Two new members have been appointed to the board of BPEX Ltd, the pig industry strategy body. For one, Bob Howe, it is a welcome return as he was a…
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Jamie saves our bacon!
The Jamie effect has kicked in with a vengeance after he urged everybody to buy higher welfare pork. He spotlighted lesser known cuts on his…
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Tax relief for British Pig Producers
A potentially expensive grey area for pig producers has at last been clarified after hard work by the industry, including BPEX and the NFU. New…
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Multipliers wanted
Against a background of a contracting UK pig industry, Yorkshire-based international pig-breeding company, ACMC, is finding increasing demand for…
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