Pork

Trust in farming and coronavirus

7 December 2021

Trust in farming and coronavirus

How has the current climate affected consumer views on farming?

Body condition score in sows - indoor breeding

22 May 2020

Body condition score in sows - indoor breeding

A visual and manual demonstration of body condition scoring of sows from an indoor breeding herd

Laura Ryan new Chair of Traceability Design User Group (TDUG)

22 May 2020

Laura Ryan new Chair of Traceability Design User Group (TDUG)

Traceability Design User Group (TDUG) appoint Laura Ryan as new Chair

Body condition score in sows - outdoor breeding

22 May 2020

Body condition score in sows - outdoor breeding

A visual and manual demonstration of body condition scoring of sows from an outdoor breeding herd

Body condition scoring sows

4 March 2026

Body condition scoring sows

How to body condition score (BCS) sows to ensure the health, welfare, productivity and longevity of your breeding pig herd.

Small increase for UK pig meat exports in March, imports lower

13 July 2021

Small increase for UK pig meat exports in March, imports lower

In March, UK imports continued to track below previous year levels for most products. Meanwhile, overall exports recorded very marginal growth on the year.

Coronavirus lockdown has a big impact on lamb sales this Easter

21 May 2020

Coronavirus lockdown has a big impact on lamb sales this Easter

With the coronavirus crisis at its peak and UK in lockdown, it was no ordinary Easter this year.

Pork Strategic Farm - Water

12 August 2020

Pork Strategic Farm - Water

EU pork exports still in growth

13 July 2021

EU pork exports still in growth

EU fresh/frozen pork exports were up again in March, with shipments to non-EU markets amounting to 268,500 tonnes (+7% year-on-year).

How the coronavirus lockdown has impacted sales of meat-free products

28 May 2020

How the coronavirus lockdown has impacted sales of meat-free products

The proportion of households buying meat-free products dropped back during lockdown

New UK Global Tariff Schedule published- what does it say about pork?

13 July 2021

New UK Global Tariff Schedule published- what does it say about pork?

Tariffs on domestic pigs and most pork products will remain equivalent to the existing tariffs implemented under the EU regime.

GB finished prices continue to move up marginally

13 July 2021

GB finished prices continue to move up marginally

GB finished pig prices went up marginally in the week ending 16 May.

Discover more on water efficiency

20 March 2024

Water quantity and quality

Guidance on providing the correct quality and quantity of water to pigs

5 November 2018

Acceptable drinking water parameters for pigs

This factsheet provides guidance on the assessment of water quality for pigs

30 January 2020

Deep cleaning farm drinking systems (guide)

Poor water quality can negatively affect pig health. To dislodge biofilm and disinfect water systems, a shock treatment with a high concentration of a suitable chemical is recommended.

4 March 2019

New acids and water animation

What should pig producers consider when choosing acids to clean water systems.

7 August 2020

Water guidance for pig farmers

This section provides guidance on water system setup and maintenance, the importance and methods of maintaining water quality and how to avoid waste. It also explores water supply management.

30 January 2020

Deep cleaning farm drinking systems (factsheet)

This factsheet takes you through the steps required to deep clean a farm drinking system.

22 May 2018

Optimising the use of Antimicrobials. In-water delivery

Good water is key for health and good production. This report by RAFT solutions summarises technical and practical information on principles and practice based on international standards and published science, coupled with practical experience and knowledge from UK pig production

29 July 2020

Cleaning and disinfection on pig farms

Understand the basic steps of cleaning and disinfection to keep your pig unit healthy and productive

18 January 2019

Water supply

This factsheet discusses how to provide adequate, good quality drinking water to pigs. It includes details on flow rates, drinker heights and drinker requirements.

11 June 2025

Water sampling for microbiology, minerals, flow rate and water temperature

Water is key for health, welfare and productivity. Sampling water may be an assurance scheme requirement. You may also wish to test minerals, flow rate and temperature to assess quality and quantity of a new supply or to investigate issues such as poor water intake or blocked pipes and filters

10 August 2018

Water sampling for microbiology (Farm assurance requirement)

Water is key for health, welfare and productivity. Sampling water may be an assurance scheme requirement. You may also wish to test minerals, flow rate and temperature to assess quality and quantity of a new supply or to investigate issues such as poor water intake or blocked pipes and filters

19 November 2018

Case study: water sampling and cleaning

This farm case study demonstrates the importance of sampling water on farm and the benefits that can be observed by carrying out a deep clean through shock dosing.

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