Content related to the topic: outdoor

19 March 2025

Feed price volatility in the pork sector

The biggest and most important single cost for pig producers is feed. Use this information to help mitigate feed price volatility.

31 March 2022

Artificial insemination (AI) of pigs

Everything you need to know about artificial insemination (AI) of pigs.

13 July 2021

Breeding performance in pigs

Guidance on topics related to breeding herd performance, including condition scoring, timing of service and artificial insemination, to help improve reproductive performance.

22 October 2024

The role of badgers in the spread of bovine tuberculosis in pigs

Practical biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of pig herds being infected by bTB from badgers.

27 January 2026

Environmental Permitting Regulations

Use this information to help complete EPR applications when planning new pig housing and slurry storage facilities.

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.

29 July 2020

Disposal of fallen livestock

Find out about disposal options for fallen livestock.

23 July 2020

Killing-out percentage

Guidance on how to improve the killing-out percentage of your finished pigs

7 October 2025

Weather, seasons and pig breeding

Use this information to understand how the weather can affect the breeding performance of pigs.

16 August 2022

Meat inspection

The main purpose of meat inspection is to assure consumers about the safety, hygiene and nutritional value of their food.

8 July 2025

Marketing returns from finished pigs

Guidance on how to improve marketing returns from finisher pigs.

24 October 2023

Uniformity in finished pigs

Guidance on how to reduce the variation in size between finisher pigs.