https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/pork/outdoorOutdoorhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/eu-pig-prices-show-renewed-growth-and-2025-market-in-review-pork-market-updateEU pig prices show renewed growth and 2025 market in review: Pork market updateThu, 19 Mar 2026 16:39:15 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/eu-pig-prices-show-renewed-growth-and-2025-market-in-review-pork-market-updatehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/economic-analysis-of-the-conversion-from-co2-to-an-alternative-system-as-a-primary-method-of-killing-pigs-within-a-commercial-uk-based-pig-processing-facilityEconomic analysis of the conversion from CO2 to an alternative system as a primary method of killing pigs within a commercial UK-based pig processing facilityMon, 16 Mar 2026 12:10:40 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/economic-analysis-of-the-conversion-from-co2-to-an-alternative-system-as-a-primary-method-of-killing-pigs-within-a-commercial-uk-based-pig-processing-facilityhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-evidence-led-analysis-on-co2-stunning-in-the-uk-pig-processing-sectorNew evidence-led analysis on CO₂ stunning in the UK pig processing sectorMon, 16 Mar 2026 11:58:08 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-evidence-led-analysis-on-co2-stunning-in-the-uk-pig-processing-sectorhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/asf-contingency-planning-workshop-in-a-boxASF contingency planning: Workshop in a boxMon, 23 Feb 2026 08:13:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/asf-contingency-planning-workshop-in-a-boxhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/fresh-start-for-every-journey-make-2026-the-year-of-zero-muckFresh start for every journey: Make 2026 the year of zero muckMon, 12 Jan 2026 11:47:27 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/fresh-start-for-every-journey-make-2026-the-year-of-zero-muckhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/a-sector-united-for-pig-health-and-welfareA sector united for pig health and welfareMon, 12 Jan 2026 09:26:40 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/a-sector-united-for-pig-health-and-welfarehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/temporary-service-interruption-to-uk-pig-industry-welfare-training-platformTemporary service interruption to UK Pig Industry Welfare Training PlatformFri, 12 Sep 2025 07:19:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/temporary-service-interruption-to-uk-pig-industry-welfare-training-platformhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/asf-in-focus-spotlight-on-uk-pig-sector-s-biggest-threatASF in Focus: Spotlight on UK pig sector’s biggest threatTue, 09 Sep 2025 07:49:19 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/asf-in-focus-spotlight-on-uk-pig-sector-s-biggest-threathttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/outdoor-pig-farmer-surveyOutdoor pig farmer survey Thu, 22 May 2025 07:22:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/outdoor-pig-farmer-surveyhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/diseases-affecting-pigsDiseases affecting pigsThu, 17 Apr 2025 08:42:56 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/diseases-affecting-pigshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/autumn-2024-eu-short-term-outlook-red-meat-summaryAutumn 2024 EU short-term outlook: red meat summaryWed, 23 Oct 2024 10:51:40 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/autumn-2024-eu-short-term-outlook-red-meat-summaryhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/advanced-farrowing-management-outdoor<h6>Our Stockperson Plus training programme&nbsp;consists of&nbsp;problem-solving workshops designed to build on existing pig husbandry knowledge.&nbsp;The course naturally follows on from the&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/stockperson-development-scheme" target="_blank" title="Stockperson Development Scheme">Stockperson Development Scheme</a> (SDS) to further develop the technical skills of pig unit staff.</h6> <p>The training is suitable for stockpeople who:</p> <ul> <li>Have significant previous experience, or</li> <li>Have completed the Stockperson Development Scheme, or</li> <li>Want to progress to become a supervisor or manager</li> </ul> <h2>By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:</h2> <ul> <li>Better prepare the farrowing accommodation and appropriately distribute sows and gilts in the farrowing paddocks</li> <li>Approach bed management with a greater depth of understanding e.g. the use of the different nesting materials and how they help with the farrowing process, positioning of huts and the disciplined daily routine of bed preparation according to the time of year</li> <li>Adapt the feeding schedule to reflect sow and gilt body condition score (BCS) and maintain intake during the suckling period</li> <li>Understand and explain the importance of water intake and water quality for improving appetite and milk production</li> <li>Identify and understand metritis, mastitis and agalactia (MMA) as well as what changes to the dung can indicate</li> <li>Improve management of the small pig during the suckling period and understand the options for creep feeding outdoors</li> <li>Manage farrowing through periods of extreme temperatures, avoiding drops in feed intake and weaning weights</li> <li>Identify and mange lactational oestrus and understand the reasons behind it</li> <li>Implement practices to control vermin and other pests and maintain fence management in the outdoor paddocks</li> </ul> <h2>Booking details</h2> <p><strong>Cost</strong>:&nbsp;&pound;40+VAT</p> <p>To register, please complete and return&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfYY61jkm-yZDiDdqcNnezwtUN09CV09WSzg1UDVZVk1IT0Q1TDJOTDhEVC4u" target="_blank">this application form</a></p> <p>A&nbsp;maximum of four people per business can attend the training. If you would like to book more places than this, or have any other queries, please get in touch.</p> <p><strong>E</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Pork.Training@ahdb.org.uk">pork.training@ahdb.org.uk</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>T</strong>: 01904 771218</p> <p>The training&nbsp;will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. This reduces the time participants need to take out of the business, reduces any biosecurity risk and provides an opportunity for more people to take part in the training.</p> <p><strong>Find out more about the&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/stockperson-plus" target="_blank">Stockperson Plus</a>&nbsp;training.</strong></p>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:18:37 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/advanced-farrowing-management-outdoorhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/african-swine-fever-faqsAfrican swine fever FAQsFri, 02 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/african-swine-fever-faqshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/slaughterhouse-pre-designation-faqsSlaughterhouse pre-designation FAQsFri, 02 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/slaughterhouse-pre-designation-faqshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/cutting-plant-pre-designation-faqsCutting plant pre-designation FAQsFri, 02 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/cutting-plant-pre-designation-faqshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/moving-and-handling-training-updated-to-reflect-outdoor-pig-productionMoving and handling training updated to reflect outdoor pig productionTue, 28 May 2024 13:05:40 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/moving-and-handling-training-updated-to-reflect-outdoor-pig-productionhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/limiting-the-spread-of-notifiable-disease-in-pigsLimiting the spread of notifiable disease in pigsMon, 18 Dec 2023 09:12:20 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/limiting-the-spread-of-notifiable-disease-in-pigshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-consumer-desire-for-outdoor-bred-pork-hindered-by-cost-of-living-crisisConsumer desire for outdoor bred pork hindered by cost-of-living crisisThu, 28 Sep 2023 10:54:09 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-consumer-desire-for-outdoor-bred-pork-hindered-by-cost-of-living-crisishttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/advanced-stockperson-workshops-return-to-help-pig-industryAdvanced stockperson workshops return to help pig industryMon, 04 Sep 2023 11:37:08 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/advanced-stockperson-workshops-return-to-help-pig-industryhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/collaborative-project-demonstrates-benefits-of-outdoor-pigs-for-land-managementCollaborative project demonstrates benefits of outdoor pigs for land management Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:29:55 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/collaborative-project-demonstrates-benefits-of-outdoor-pigs-for-land-management