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Contents tagged with handling
4 March 2021
In her blog, Jen Waters talks about a new training module that anyone involved with moving and handling pigs will be able to take.
10 December 2020
Find out how maintaining high standards not only improves pig welfare, but also affects performance, carcase quality and staff morale.
8 October 2021
Maximise returns through having the optimal stock for your system.
21 October 2020
Learn more about where to handle live animals to assess fatness levels.
21 October 2020
Learn more about where to handle live animals to assess conformation.
21 October 2020
Learn more about selecting beef cattle for slaughter.
17 February 2021
Maximise your returns by selecting animals at the right time and to the right specification for the market.
30 August 2024
Learn why pigs behave in certain ways and how they respond to humans, as well as how to handle them effectively.
13 May 2020
Understand the dangers on your pig farm and what you can do to reduce the risks
3 September 2020
Find out how a piglet sorter, built from stockboard, has improved handling and sorting piglets
13 June 2019
On all farms sheep have to be moved and handled several times during the year, which can compromise performance if managed badly. This manual gives an insight into a range of sheep behaviours and explains how a system can be designed and operated to handle sheep calmly, safely and efficiently
19 June 2024
The way for sheep producers to maximise returns is to produce and sell the type of sheep buyers really want and are willing to pay for. This manual covers the key issues producers face when marketing prime lambs, from identifying target markets to selecting lambs to market