He will provide technical field support for Ceva’s consistently growing swine product portfolio, working under Poultry and Swine Business Unit Manager, Nicholas Cousseau.

Nigel has been involved in the pig industry for more than three decades and brings to Ceva extensive experience of pig farm management including production, genetics and health programmes.

He began his career as a pig stockman, working his way up through various technical positions within the genetics industry. He advanced to become a Production Specialist, dealing with restocking, delivery of stock and overall pig production within the UK and then Eastern Europe.

More recently, Nigel has been involved with hygiene and bio-security best practice on pig farms.
Nigel said: “I am very fortunate in being able make my passion for pigs my career.

"My new role with Ceva embraces my full skillset to best advantage - having worked at the sharp end as a stockman in the early days gives me a real edge when it comes to delivering practical and logical support for clients.”

Ceva has recently launched Fertipig® to its swine reproduction range. Fertipig® is a more flexible way to induce and synchronise oestrus in sows and can be used for up to 28 days after reconstitution, for optimum usage and minimal waste.

For further information contact Ceva Animal Health Ltd, Unit 3, Anglo Office Park, White Lion Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP7 9FB, Telephone +44 (0) 1494 781510.