Know How / Pigs

Whether indoor or outdoor, modern British pig production has evolved to high levels of technical performance and efficiency to cope in a huge pork market. Find out more about key management areas, information on issues such as welfare, consumer demands and antibiotics reduction targets.

Key focus areas:

  • Managing health and welfare
  • Farrowing and youngstock
  • Growing and finishing
  • Genetics and breeding decisions
  • Knowing your cost of production

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Pig diseases A-Z

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Defra African Swine Fever guidance

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How ear tag tech is improving Yorkshire pig farm's efficiency

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How to plan and prepare for African swine fever

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How a Yorkshire pig and arable setup is cutting carbon

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