Content related to the sectors: pork

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.

7 October 2020

Pig buildings

Use this information to optimise the indoor environment for your pigs through building design, systems and equipment.

13 July 2021

UK trade update: China continues to drive strong UK pork exports

UK fresh/frozen pork exports remained strong in April, with shipments up 2% on the year at 20,500 tonnes.

13 July 2021

EU exports up again in April

EU fresh/frozen pork exports showed the strongest annual growth since January, with a 22% increase in April to 297,000 tonnes.

13 July 2021

GB finished pig prices creep up again

The GB EU-spec SPP rose by 0.19p to 164.64p/kg in the week ending 13 June

28 September 2021

Pig semen storage and handling

Everything you need to know about pig semen storage and handling.

13 July 2021

FAO forecast production decline and increasing international trade in pork

The FAO has recently published its latest global Food Outlook for 2020.

17 June 2020

Conversations with results

Plan and deliver effective conversations with your family and team

13 July 2021

EU pig meat production in March

According to the latest figures from Eurostat, the number of pigs slaughtered in the EU27 in March was up by 3% compared to last year, at 20.9 million head.

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.