Outdoor

Breeding performance in pigs

13 July 2021

Breeding performance in pigs

Guidance on topics related to breeding herd performance, including condition scoring, timing of service and artificial insemination, to help improve reproductive performance.

Artificial insemination (AI) of pigs

31 March 2022

Artificial insemination (AI) of pigs

Everything you need to know about artificial insemination (AI) of pigs.

The role of badgers in the spread of bovine tuberculosis in pigs

22 October 2024

The role of badgers in the spread of bovine tuberculosis in pigs

Practical biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of pig herds being infected by bTB from badgers.

AHDB Pork - New Welfare Codes, Tails and Tools

22 June 2020

AHDB Pork - New Welfare Codes, Tails and Tools

Our webinar provide an overview of the changes made to the Welfare code, and the range of tools available from AHDB to help manage pig welfare on farm.

Environmental Permitting Regulations

27 January 2026

Environmental Permitting Regulations

Use this information to help complete EPR applications when planning new pig housing and slurry storage facilities.

Temperature requirements of pigs

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.

Disposal of fallen livestock

29 July 2020

Disposal of fallen livestock

Find out about disposal options for fallen livestock.

Killing-out percentage

23 July 2020

Killing-out percentage

Guidance on how to improve the killing-out percentage of your finished pigs

Weather, seasons and pig breeding

7 October 2025

Weather, seasons and pig breeding

Use this information to understand how the weather can affect the breeding performance of pigs.

Meat inspection

16 August 2022

Meat inspection

The main purpose of meat inspection is to assure consumers about the safety, hygiene and nutritional value of their food.

Marketing returns from finished pigs

8 July 2025

Marketing returns from finished pigs

Guidance on how to improve marketing returns from finisher pigs.

Uniformity in finished pigs

24 October 2023

Uniformity in finished pigs

Guidance on how to reduce the variation in size between finisher pigs.

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