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Pig Industry News by Topic
News by Topic: Production Management
Monday, January 30, 2012
BPEX Finisher Challenge for Pig Producers UK - A few pig finishers have already said they want to join in the 2TS Finisher Challlenge. BPEX has challenged English producers to see how much further they can improve growing pig production by October...
Friday, January 27, 2012
Improving AI to Improve Commercial Pig Herd UK - Fresh work on the study of porcine semen production could go a long way to improving the commercial pig herd in the UK, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
New Head of Marketing for BPEX UK - BPEX has appointed a new Head of Marketing to replace Chris Lamb who is retiring at the end of February after more than 20 years in the industry.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
2TS Pig Finisher Challenge for 2012 UK - Pig finishing units have been challenged to see how far they can improve production by October this year.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Helping British Pig Exports Succeed UK - A call has been put out to support the British pig industry and to back quality British pig meat after a UK pig meat processing company was blocked from exporting to China, writes Lucy Towers, ThePigSite...
Monday, January 09, 2012
Pig and Poultry Fair Seeks Best New Product UK - There will be an important change in the way the Best New Product is judged at this year’s British Pig and Poultry Fair.
Friday, December 30, 2011
NPA Biosecurity Flyer for Pig Producers UK - The A4 flyer above has been produced by NPA as part of its campaign to ensure hobby pig-keepers are registered.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Herd Restock: Act Now for Earlier Payback UK - With so many factors to consider - finance, logistics and sheer hard work - a full herd restock has never been a lightly made decision. What of the rewards?, asks James Christian, JSR's new COO.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Andrew Saunders Joins BPEX Board UK - BPEX has welcomed Andrew Saunders as another new board member, following the departure of John Hughes who has retired.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Pig Industry is in Good Hands UK - The BPEX Professional Manager Development Scheme (PMDS) is back for 2012 with 10 bright, enthusiastic pig unit managers and owners due to begin in January.
Monday, November 21, 2011
UK Dairy Event Re-branded as Livestock Show UK - The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers is re-branding and rescheduling the Dairy Event and Livestock Show.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Livestock Managers Join Forces for Better Business UK - 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.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Farmex: Monitoring as a Management Tool UK - Hugh Crabtree, managing director of Farmex, recently attended a meeting of the Fosseway Pig Discussion Group at Leadenham, Lincolnshire.
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.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Pick of the Crop May Earn Fewer Farm Inspections UK - Farmers with the best track records on environmental protection and animal welfare standards could soon earn the right to operate more freely, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice said today.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Successful 2TS Focus on Health Meetings UK - The three 2TS Focus on Health conferences last week were a great success, say the organisers, BPEX.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
BPEX Research Head Appointed UK - Derek Armstrong has been confirmed as the new head of Research and Development for BPEX.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Avoid Mixing Pigs for Industry and Consumer Gains SCOTLAND, UK - Producers, hauliers and abattoirs could achieve welfare and financial gains and improve consumer satisfaction by working together to avoid mixing groups of pigs before slaughter.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Register for BPEX's 2TS Health Conferences UK - Register now to secure one of the remaining spaces at this month’s Two-Tonne Sow Focus on Health conferences which will help tackle the physical and financial cost of pig disease.
Monday, October 03, 2011
Electronic Pig Movements Written into Legislation UK - The electronic recording of pig movements was written into legislation on Saturday, 1 October. There is a transitional period of six months for the phasing out of the paper-based forms and adjustment...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
UK Pig Production Cost Lags Behind UK - The latest report on cost of production across Europe and further afield shows the UK is still in a comparatively poor position.
Friday, September 23, 2011
New Monitor Farm for Eastern Cairngorms SCOTLAND, UK - A local team of farmers has helped Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) appoint a father and son enterprise as the first Donside farm to be involved in Scotland’s Monitor Farm Programme.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
New Project Manager for BPEX UK - Helen Clarke has been appointed to take over as the BPEX Veterinary Projects Manager.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Stick to Plan for Sow Culling Policy UK - Direct income from cull sows should not be a major factor in determining sow culling policies, says BPEX in its new culling management guidelines. It should only account for around two per cent of...
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Charlotte West to Cover the South for BPEX UK - A new Knowledge Transfer (KT) Manager has been appointed by BPEX to cover the South of England.
Monday, September 05, 2011
New Booklet to Help Farmers Optimise Bedding Use SCOTLAND, UK - With farmers considering their winter housing options and the price and availability of straw not looking likely to stabilise, business savvy producers should be looking at the alternatives....
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 Technology UK - Modern Pig Production Technology – a Practical Guide to Profit is the third text book from John Gadd, the internationally recognised pig consultant.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Electronic Pig Movement Official This Autumn UK - From the beginning of October this year, the electronic recording of pig movements will be written into legislation.


