England pig population: female breeding herd falls to smallest on record

The latest Defra release shows that the pig population in England stood at 3.68 million head as of 01 June 2024.

Case study: younger herd structure supports increase in pigs weaned in evolving business

Find out how reducing the number of older sows in the herd and tightening up the parity profile has proved an important shift for a producer

Guidance on the nutritional requirements of gilts

Key aspects of gilt management for longevity and performance

Guidance on acclimatising and integrating gilts and managing isolation facilities