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4 November 2021
This guide will take you through the process of preparing a contingency plan, for example, if you are placed in a restriction zone. It also contains a 'key contacts' template for you to fill in and print.
17 January 2025
Download and complete this contingency planning template from AHDB and the NPA so that you are prepared should there be a notifiable disease outbreak in the pig sector.
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30 January 2020
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.
18 March 2019
In the first four years of the Real Welfare Scheme, over 8 million pigs were individually assessed by specially trained vets to provide a credible, benchmarked level of welfare at both an industry and an individual farm level. This report summarises the findings from the first four years.
15 February 2019
Our new animation explains how to clean your pigs’ water system and what you need to think about when choosing organic acids
19 February 2019
Find out about the link between mineral levels, water system efficiency, and pig growth and health.
6 March 2019
Autumn block calving herds are shown to have potential cost savings of between 1 and 4ppl over all-year-round herds.
17 January 2019
New nitrogen and phosphorus calculators to help businesses demonstrate compliance with new permitting rules.
19 November 2018
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.
12 November 2018
Guidance about the measures farmers can take to reduce ammonia emissions including feeding, buildings, slurry storage and spreading, and fertilsers.
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