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Pork
6 November 2018
Keeping things simple and focused will help keep the British pig industry fit for the future says the winner of this year’s David Black Award.
6 November 2018
Many of the current intensive livestock production systems require the provision of a controlled environment for housed stock. This handbook covers some of the fundamental principles involved in controlled environment. Some practical systems and equipment are illustrated and design examples are given in the appendices.
5 November 2018
This factsheet provides guidance on the assessment of water quality for pigs
5 November 2018
This factsheet explains how the mineral content of water can affect pig health and unit infrastructure
5 November 2018
This factsheet includes examples of water contaminants and their sources, as well as potential counter-measures to address the source of contamination
30 October 2018
AHDB has engaged BMG Research to conduct an in-depth survey of pig buildings.
29 March 2019
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to AHDB’s latest Red Meat Outlooks.
23 October 2018
Pig producers are invited to attend one of four roadshows looking at practical solutions to manage antibiotic use and maintain good animal health and welfare.
2 July 2024
Pork nutrition and health claims: understanding the regulations
4 October 2018
The original EPI (electrostatic particle ionisation) trial at Harper Adams university pig unit concluded in September 2016 that pigs kept under the EPI equipment were significantly less likely to have enzootic pneumonia (EP) like lesions.
4 October 2018
Electrostatic particle ionization (EPI) is an air cleaning system designed for reducing dust, microbial load and gases in a contained environment.
3 September 2020
Find out how a piglet sorter, built from stockboard, has improved handling and sorting piglets