Trials programme will focus on “closing the gap” with European competitors
BPEX have appointed a field trials co-ordinator, Dr Peter Dunne, to head a new programme…
Monthly Archives: October, 2014
Peter Crichton’s commentary for October 31, 2014
Although sources of good news have been somewhat scarce, one slightly positive factor is that…
Temporary slowing of production growth forecast for early next year
UK pigmeat production in the coming months may grow more slowly than previously forecast, according…
Pig Industry Scholarships attract strong student interest
A packed audience of 260 students attended a Pig Industry Scholarship presentation at Harper Adams…
New research explains why the E coli bug is so persistent
E coli is “hard-wired for survival” according to new research findings from scientists at the…
Call for producers to address feed conversion efficiency
Many farmers still do not have an accurate feed conversion figure for their pigs, which…
PEDv contingency plan is a living response to the piglet disease
Colin Ley takes a closer look at the recently released UK industry plan to deal…
Toy roundabout for variety in the finishing shed
Weda will launch a system on rails to which various toys can be attached to…
Managing coccidiosis improves the bottom line
Coccidiosis is a significant disease challenge impacting a high percentage of the UK pig population,…
November 2014: A tribute to Professor Brian Chambers
This month I’d like to pay tribute to Professor Brian Chambers, who recently passed away…