Outdoor
31 March 2022
Inseminating at the right time is essential. Use this information to help improve reproductive performance on your pig unit.
9 June 2020
We provide an overview of changes to Defra's code of practice for the welfare of pigs, and tools AHDB offer to help monitor welfare on farm.
27 November 2020
A good culling policy is an important part of herd management. This information will help you understand when and why culling is necessary.
22 May 2020
A visual and manual demonstration of body condition scoring of sows from an outdoor breeding herd
5 October 2020
How to body condition score (BCS) sows to ensure the health, welfare, productivity and longevity of your breeding pig herd.
14 February 2025
Avoid heat stress in sows during farrowing and lactation.
3 August 2020
Guidance on reducing the risk of piglet losses to predators such as badgers and foxes.
3 August 2020
Help prevent pig mortality in outdoor systems by strawing up farrowing arcs correctly.
3 August 2020
This information considers design, paddock layout and preparations to make during the farrowing period.
7 May 2020
Information from the April 2019 meeting of the Pig Health and Welfare Council and its subgroups
4 May 2023
Find out what the Pig Health Scheme is and how it can benefit your business
