Content related to the topic: housing

11 August 2020

Temperature requirements of pigs

Growth and food intake are highly dependent on temperature. This information looks at factors that affect pigs' temperature requirements.

4 November 2026

Pig buildings

Use this information to optimise the indoor environment for your pigs through building design, systems and equipment.

28 September 2026

Slurry cooling

Cooling slurry in storage is not only better for the environment, it's better from an economic perspective, too. Find out more about slurry cooling and how you can implement it.

20 March 2024

Water quantity and quality

Guidance on providing the correct quality and quantity of water to pigs

4 November 2026

Water usage on pig farms

It is vital to monitor water use in pig production for improved efficiency and cost control

7 August 2020

Water guidance for pig farmers

This section provides guidance on water system setup and maintenance, the importance and methods of maintaining water quality and how to avoid waste. It also explores water supply management.

13 May 2020

Electrostatic particle ionisation (EPI)

Information on how electrostatic particle ionisation (EPI) can help improve air quality in pig buildings

11 October 2021

Indoor farrowing environment

Guidance on preparing the farrowing house to optimise piglet health and growth

30 January 2020

Deep cleaning farm drinking systems (factsheet)

This factsheet takes you through the steps required to deep clean a farm drinking system.

22 October 2019

Lighting in pig buildings: The principles

It's important to measure light, make sure any new installations have timers fitted and provide uniform lighting for pigs. This guide covers the principles of light in relation to pig production, both from a behavioural point of view and from optimising production.

22 October 2019

Lighting in pig buildings: In practice

Key factors to consider when choosing lighting for pig units. This includes the requirements at different stages of production, as well as measuring light and selecting systems.

22 October 2019

Lighting in pig buildings: The review

A review of lights currently available for pig buildings.