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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Successful 2TS Focus on Health Meetings
UK - The three 2TS Focus on Health conferences last week were a great success, say the organisers, BPEX.

BPEX Research Head Appointed
UK - Derek Armstrong has been confirmed as the new head of Research and Development for BPEX.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

New Project Manager for BPEX
UK - Helen Clarke has been appointed to take over as the BPEX Veterinary Projects Manager.

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...

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.