Content related to the topic: pork

19 March 2025

Feed price volatility in the pork sector

The biggest and most important single cost for pig producers is feed. Use this information to help mitigate feed price volatility.

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.

31 March 2022

Artificial insemination (AI) of pigs

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

24 August 2020

Ventilation maintenance in pig buildings

Consider these common faults and inefficiencies so you can keep your ventilation systems in good condition.

14 February 2025

Control systems in pig buildings

Guidance on control systems which can be used to achieve the optimum environmental conditions in pig buildings.

24 August 2020

Natural ventilation in pig buildings

Understand how natural ventilation works for housed pigs, the problems and the solutions.

24 August 2020

Fan ventilation in pig buildings (pressurisation)

Understand how different air pressurisation systems provide ventilation for indoor pigs.

24 August 2020

Fan ventilation in pig buildings (extraction)

Different fan extraction systems to consider when choosing how to ventilate pig buildings.

13 November 2023

Ventilating pig buildings

Information and guidance on different types of ventilation used in pig buildings.

14 February 2025

Balcony systems to increase space for pigs

Information on balcony systems for pigs.

27 January 2026

Environmental Permitting Regulations

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