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EU pig prices show renewed growth and 2025 market in review: Pork market update

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:39:15 GMT

EU pig prices show renewed growth and 2025 market in review: Pork market update

Economic analysis of the conversion from CO2 to an alternative system as a primary method of killing pigs within a commercial UK-based pig processing facility

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:10:40 GMT

Economic analysis of the conversion from CO2 to an alternative system as a primary method of killing pigs within a commercial UK-based pig processing facility

New evidence-led analysis on CO₂ stunning in the UK pig processing sector

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:58:08 GMT

New evidence-led analysis on CO₂ stunning in the UK pig processing sector

ASF contingency planning: Workshop in a box

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:13:00 GMT

ASF contingency planning: Workshop in a box

Fresh start for every journey: Make 2026 the year of zero muck

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:47:27 GMT

Fresh start for every journey: Make 2026 the year of zero muck

A sector united for pig health and welfare

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:26:40 GMT

A sector united for pig health and welfare

Environmental Permitting Regulations reporting requirements

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:43:12 GMT

Environmental Permitting Regulations reporting requirements

Temporary service interruption to UK Pig Industry Welfare Training Platform

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:19:48 GMT

Temporary service interruption to UK Pig Industry Welfare Training Platform

ASF in Focus: Spotlight on UK pig sector’s biggest threat

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:49:19 GMT

ASF in Focus: Spotlight on UK pig sector’s biggest threat

Farm case study: PigSAFE

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:35:46 GMT

Farm case study: PigSAFE

Diseases affecting pigs

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:42:56 GMT

Diseases affecting pigs

The economics of flexible farrowing

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:16:44 GMT

The economics of flexible farrowing

Ammonia emissions – What next for the pig industry?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:28:21 GMT

Ammonia emissions – What next for the pig industry?

Nitrogen and phosphorus reporting reminder

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:58:32 GMT

Nitrogen and phosphorus reporting reminder

Autumn 2024 EU short-term outlook: red meat summary

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:51:40 GMT

Autumn 2024 EU short-term outlook: red meat summary

Advanced farrowing management (indoor)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:18:37 GMT

Our Stockperson Plus training programme consists of problem-solving workshops designed to build on existing pig husbandry knowledge. The course naturally follows on from the Stockperson Development Scheme (SDS) to further develop the technical skills of pig unit staff.

The training is suitable for stockpeople who:

Have significant previous experience, or
Have completed the Stockperson Development Scheme, or
Want to progress to become a supervisor or manager

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Better prepare the farrowing accommodation, including the management of the environmental controls and settings
Understand the use of different nesting materials and how they help with the farrowing process
Recognise changes to the consistency of sow dung and understand how feed supplements can reduce problematic farrowing and improve colostrum production
Understand the principles of inducing farrowing and how it can aid farrowing room management
Adapt the feeding schedule to reflect sow and gilt body condition score (BCS) and maintain intake during the suckling period
Understand and explain the importance of water intake and water quality for improving appetite and milk production
Adapt management routines to improve piglet growth and reduce mortality within the farrowing room
Prepare the piglet gut for weaning using creep feed and/or alternative feed supplement systems, and recognise the importance of hygiene
Better understand the causes and treatment of shoulder sores
Implement practices to control flies, mice, and other pests within the farrowing room

Booking details

Cost: £40+VAT

To register, please complete and return this application form

A maximum of four people per business can attend the training. If you would like to book more places than this, or have any other queries, please get in touch.

E: pork.training@ahdb.org.uk

T: 01904 771218

The training will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. This reduces the time participants need to take out of the business, reduces any biosecurity risk and provides an opportunity for more people to take part in the training.

Find out more about the Stockperson Plus training.

Advanced weaner management (indoor)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:18:37 GMT

Our Stockperson Plus training programme consists of problem-solving workshops designed to build on existing pig husbandry knowledge. The course naturally follows on from the Stockperson Development Scheme (SDS) to further develop the technical skills of pig unit staff.

The training is suitable for stockpeople who:

Have significant previous experience, or
Have completed the Stockperson Development Scheme, or
Want to progress to become a supervisor or manager

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Better prepare the weaner accommodation, with a deeper understanding of cleaning and disinfectant practices including the water delivery system
Identify and explain the key parts of the ventilation system, heating equipment, sensors and their basic maintenance
Understand the relationship between lighting and pig behaviour after weaning, including the potential impact on feed and water intake
Identify where improvements can be made to management and handling techniques when weaners arrive and leave the unit, and during the vaccination process, group sizing and sexing, etc.
Explain the challenges that weaned pigs face during the first 14 days after weaning and how these relate to pig health, immunity and gut development
Adapt practices to improve feed and water intake during the first 48 hours after weaning and recognise the impact of social feeding behaviours
Identify and explain the importance of water hygiene and availability during the growing period and how to track feed intake against growth targets
Understand what the colour and consistency of dung can indicate during the early stages of the growing period
Identify the triggers and early warning signs of potential health and growth challenges
Understand the importance of vermin control and incorporate management routines to control and record activity

Booking details

Cost: £40+VAT

To register, please complete and return this application form

A maximum of four people per business can attend the training. If you would like to book more places than this, or have any other queries, please get in touch.

E: pork.training@ahdb.org.uk

T: 01904 771218

Find out more about the Stockperson Plus training.

Advanced weaner management (outdoor)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:18:37 GMT

Our Stockperson Plus training programme consists of problem-solving workshops designed to build on existing pig husbandry knowledge. The course naturally follows on from the Stockperson Development Scheme (SDS) to further develop the technical skills of pig unit staff.

The training is suitable for stockpeople who:

Have significant previous experience, or
Have completed the Stockperson Development Scheme, or
Want to progress to become a supervisor or manager

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Prepare the weaner accommodation taking into account the requirements at different times of the year
Identify where improvements can be made to management and handling techniques when weaners arrive and leave the unit and during the vaccination process, group sizing and sexing, etc.
Explain the challenges that weaned pigs face during the first 14 days after weaning and how these relate to pig health, immunity and gut development
Adapt practices to improve feed and water intake during the first 48 hours after weaning and recognise the impact of social feeding behaviours
Identify and explain the importance of water hygiene and availability during the growing period and how to track feed intake against growth targets
Understand what the colour and consistency of dung can indicate during the early stages of the growing period
Recognise and meet the environmental requirements of the weaned pig during the growing period
Identify the triggers and early warning signs of potential health and growth challenges
Understand the importance of vermin control and incorporate management routines to control and record activity

Booking details

Cost: £40+VAT

To register, please complete and return this application form

A maximum of four people per business can attend the training. If you would like to book more places than this, or have any other queries, please get in touch.

E: pork.training@ahdb.org.uk

T: 01904 771218

Find out more about the Stockperson Plus training.

African swine fever FAQs

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMT

African swine fever FAQs

Slaughterhouse pre-designation FAQs

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMT

Slaughterhouse pre-designation FAQs