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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Full BPEX Publishes Full Details on Improving Pig ProductionUK - Full details of work to improve pig production during the past year has been published in the BPEX Annual Technical Report 2011-2012.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Training in Intensive Livestock Health and ProductionUK - The Royal Veterinary College is launching a Postgraduate Certificate in Intensive Livestock Health and Production, due to commence in September 2012.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Trainee of the Year Award Gets Bigger and BetterUK - The annual Pfizer Trainee of the Year Award moves into the next stage of its development this year.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Give Piglets the Best StartUK - BPEX will hold its 2TS Focus on Weaning workshops at three locations this month.
Monday, March 05, 2012
More Recognition for Pig ProfessionalsUK - Giving recognition for pig producers’ professionalism is about to become easier and membership fees are lower as a result.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
PIC Opens New AI Research CentreUK - Pig breeding company PIC opened a gene technology research centre in the UK on Tuesday – believed to be the first of its type in the UK and probably in Europe.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
VION Food UK Increases Graduate IntakeUK - VION Food UK’s Graduate Management Development Programme, Emerge, has increased its intake of graduates - the second cohort of the programme that was first launched in 2009.
Friday, December 16, 2011
NFU: Grants for Livestock Health ProjectsUK - The Moredun Foundation has launched new scholarships to help individuals broaden their education and experience in areas relating to livestock health and welfare.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Manure Workshop for Farmers and GrowersUK - Eurofins, the leading food and agricultural testing laboratory group, is hosting a free practical workshop for farmers, growers and consultants on Tuesday, 13 December 2011.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Livestock Managers Join Forces for Better BusinessUK - The pig, beef, lamb and dairy sectors are joining forces for a series of one-day management training sessions in Yorkshire, starting next week.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
BPEX LIVE Online to Discuss Health UK - The first BPEX LIVE online workshop will provide practical advice for pig producers on managing a high health production system.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
WSPA Places Welfare at Heart of Vet TrainingUK - World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has showcased a blueprint for vets to integrate animal welfare into the curriculum and practical training.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
HSA Calls for Scholarship Applications UK - The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is now inviting applications for its 2012 Dorothy Sidley Memorial Scholarships.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
VION Invests in LearningUK - VION has announced a multi-million pound investment in training and skills development at its pork processing facility at Broxburn.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
New Resources Help Teach Children About Red MeatUK - A website aimed at helping youngsters understand more about red meat in a healthy balanced diet has been given an overhaul with fresh new look and improved resources.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Training for Better Pig Profitability UK - The deadline is drawing near for pig managers who want to join the 2012 BPEX Professional Manager Development Scheme (PMDS). Applications must be in by 5pm on 16 September 2011.
Monday, August 15, 2011
New Book on Modern Pig Production TechnologyUK - Modern Pig Production Technology – a Practical Guide to Profit is the third text book from John Gadd, the internationally recognised pig consultant.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Pig Leadership Awards Granted for South RegionUK - Ten pig unit supervisors received leadership awards at the end of the first BPEX leadership programme for the south of the country.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Awards Given for Stockman Training UK - The first BPEX Stockman Development Programmes concluded last week in the East and North with two presentation evenings.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Eight Receive Leadership Course AwardsUK - Eight pig unit supervisors received leadership awards last week at the end of the first BPEX leadership programme for the North and Midlands.
Monday, June 20, 2011
New Management Course AnnouncedUK - Applications will open next month for the second BPEX Professional Manager Development Scheme, which will start in January and run for 16 months.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Join the Fun at the Children's Cookery TheatreSCOTLAND, UK - More than 1000 children will get a hands-on opportunity to cook simple, healthy and nutritious dishes including beef, pork and lamb at this year’s Royal Highland Show.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
New Pig Welfare at Slaughter Online Training CourseUK - Consumer demand is increasing the need for transparency across the pork supply chain. To help promote the importance of pig welfare at slaughter, RL Consulting has developed a new, online pig welfare...
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Pfizer Pig & Poultry Trainee Awards Enter Fifth YearUK - Employees in the pig and poultry industries are invited to enter the competition for the fifth Pfizer Trainee of the Year Awards with their £2,000 training grants and prestigious presentation ceremony...
Monday, May 23, 2011
Award-Winning Consultant Shares Latest InformationUK - John Gadd has published his new book, Modern Pig Production Technology: a Practical Guide to Profit.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Training to RememberUK - BPEX is offering a one-day workshop on training techniques in North Yorkshire on 18 May.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
On-line Welfare Training Courses LaunchedUK - rl consulting, based in Oxfordshire, UK, has launched a series of inter-active, high quality on-line training courses under the name - 'Fundamentals'.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Course Offered to Help Farmers Manage RiskUK - Pig farmers reeling under wheat prices which have doubled in the last six months are being offered the chance to get some detailed training on risk management.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Learning to Manage the RisksUK - Pig farmers reeling under wheat prices which have doubled in the last six months are being offered the chance to get some detailed training on risk management.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Call for New PhD StudentshipsUK - The British Pig Executive has put out a call for applications for the pig sector PhD studentship programme for projects starting in October 2011.
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