Content related to the topic: outdoor

Inseminating at the right time is essential. Use this information to help improve reproductive performance on your pig unit.

A good culling policy is an important part of herd management. This information will help you understand when and why culling is necessary.

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

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

Avoid heat stress in sows during farrowing and lactation.

Guidance on reducing the risk of piglet losses to predators such as badgers and foxes.

Help prevent pig mortality in outdoor systems by strawing up farrowing arcs correctly.

This information considers design, paddock layout and preparations to make during the farrowing period.

Information from the April 2019 meeting of the Pig Health and Welfare Council and its subgroups