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18 March 2025
It is vital to monitor water use in pig production for improved efficiency and cost control
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7 August 2020
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
Information on how electrostatic particle ionisation (EPI) can help improve air quality in pig buildings
11 October 2021
Guidance on preparing the farrowing house to optimise piglet health and growth
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30 January 2020
This factsheet takes you through the steps required to deep clean a farm drinking system.
22 October 2019
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
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
A review of lights currently available for pig buildings.
6 January 2020
Improving existing buildings or designing new builds to the best standards has a lasting and positive impact on animal health and productivity. This manual covers a wide range of aspects to improve buildings for your cattle.
2 September 2019
Two new recruits have joined the pork technical team
17 February 2020
Gloucester pig club: Come along to find out about Defra's updated welfare code
30 June 2020
This report introduces the use of slurry cooling and associated heat recovery in the reduction of ammonia emissions from stored pig slurry.