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Positive performance for indoor breeding herds during Q1
The latest figures from Agrosoft suggest the improvements to GB sow herd productivity have continued into 2018. The average number…
Breeding
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British Landrace and British Lop breeds in danger of extinction
The British Landrace and British Lop pig breeds are at risk of extinction, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has…
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GB herds produced a extra pig per sow in 2017
GB breeding herds produced almost an extra pig per sow in 2017, according to the latest figures from Agrosoft. The…
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Police officer sacked for stealing from pig breeding club
A police officer has been dismissed from Humberside Police for stealing money from a pig breeders club. PC Neil Giles was…
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BPA establishes India breeding export links
The British Pig Association (BPA) has signed an agreement that will see the UK pig industry support the process of…
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AHDB Gilt Watch hosts first meeting
Pig producers have been told retaining more young sows is vital to their overall herd performance and to improve financial…
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Hermitage AI re-open Scottish site
Hermitage AI has re-opened a facility in Scotland, an addition that will see the company operate more than 2,000 boar…
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Cobthorn Trust announces death of livestock conservationist Andrew Sheppy
The Cobthorn Trust has announced the death of Andrew Sheppy, one of the country’s leading livestock breed conservationists. Andrew, who was…
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PIC signs agreement to join forces with Hermitage
PIC, one of the world’s leading pig breeding companies, is set to acquire the genetic rights of Dublin-based Hermitage in a move…
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Gene-editing advance boosts breeding potential from “prized” pigs
A major advance in gene-editing techniques, developed by scientists in Scotland and the US, has the potential to help improve…