Megan Howell | The Pig Site

Megan Howell

News Editor at Global Ag Media

What are the biggest changes in Europe’s pig sector?

Genetics and reproduction Market Trends Markets and economics

4 March 2021

5 minute read

EuroTier 2021: What’s on the horizon for the global pig industry?

Disease Notifiable diseases African swine fever

15 February 2021

2 minute read

Robert Hoste said the future of global pig farming looks bright. Farmers can increase production outputs by 50% before 2050 if they can stay ahead of two things

Front line food aid and using food surpluses to our advantage during the COVID-19 pandemic

Markets People Health and safety

4 May 2020

4 minute read

In part 3 of ffinlo Costain’s interviews with food relief organisations, he speaks to Mark Game, founder of The Bread and Butter Thing, about innovative approaches to food aid and how to use food surpluses to our advantage.

Pressures of COVID-19 pandemic force food banks to overhaul operating procedures to meet demand

Markets People Health and safety

1 May 2020

5 minute read

In part 2 of ffinlo Costain’s interviews with food relief organisations, he speaks with Greg Silverman of the Westside Campaign Against Hunger about how their daily operations have changed due to COVID-19.

How are local food relief organisations coping with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?

Markets People Health and safety

27 April 2020

4 minute read

As social safety nets contend with increased claims, food banks and community kitchens are stepping in to provide vital relief to people who are food insecure.

November 2019 - January 2020

Can the UK farming sector achieve net zero carbon emissions?

Husbandry Environmental management Research and innovation

17 January 2020

9 minute read

Panellists from the House of Commons, Chatham House, NFU, Green Alliance UK and the Nature Friendly Farming Network debated the different methods and challenges of the UK reaching a net zero carbon farming future.

Learning about antimicrobial stewardship should be top of your to-do list in 2020

Disease Husbandry People

14 January 2020

6 minute read

Vet and animal health and welfare expert at FAI Farms, Laura Higham, explains why the launch of the new course, Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Food Chain, should be on your to-do list in 2020.

Can open-air pens reduce the prevalence of MRSA?

Disease Managing disease Husbandry

2 January 2020

2 minute read

A recent study tracking the prevalence of MRSA on pig farms and hospitals in Sri Lanka has found remarkably low rates of infection in both humans and pigs despite poor biosecurity and antimicrobial stewardship on farm.

A snapshot of pig farming in rural India

Husbandry Research and innovation Herd management

23 December 2019

5 minute read

Researchers have documented traditional farming practices and remedies in Nagaland, India in hopes of harnessing an underexplored resource.

Winter ventilation tips for indoor pig herds

Husbandry Environmental management Herd management

2 December 2019

7 minute read

Maintaining good air quality and ventilation in the piggery can be difficult as the weather gets colder, but simple investments and maintenance steps can improve ventilation without adding to your energy bills.

Management tips for moving your pigs indoors

Husbandry Environmental management Herd management

2 December 2019

3 minute read

Advanced planning and simple husbandry steps can help keepers transition their herds to indoor environments over winter.

Keeping pigs hydrated in frosty conditions

Husbandry Environmental management Herd management

28 November 2019

5 minute read

Keeping pigs hydrated over winter can be a tricky prospect but maintaining good husbandry and winterising water systems will keep your herd healthy and productive.

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