Content related to the topic: pork

12 January 2024

Red meat and health – pork

How eating pork can contribute to good health and wellbeing

22 March 2022

UK pig facts and figures – 2019

All the latest facts and figures from the UK pig industry. From pig numbers to costs of production to imports, exports and consumption.

15 July 2026

Pork market outlook

Our analysts look at how the pork market is expected to perform, using the latest available data

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.

18 March 2019

Real Welfare update report (2013–2017)

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.

17 February 2026

Pork team tap into social media influencers

Pork consumer marketing campaign and the role of the social media influencer.

19 February 2019

Controlling iron, manganese and limescale in livestock water systems

Find out about the link between mineral levels, water system efficiency, and pig growth and health.

17 January 2019

Early warning signs of tail biting poster

Identify the early warning signs and take early action which can help prevent tail biting. This poster is helpful for training unit staff and particularly useful for new starters.

3 February 2025

SmartPork

Emerging technologies and labour management practices for pig farming

14 March 2022

Pig production costs calculators

Calculate your own cost of pig production with our three easy-to-use calculators

26 November 2018

2017 Pig cost of production in selected countries

The latest publication in this series of annual reports examines the relative costs of pig meat production up to farmgate level in selected countries; all figures relate to 2017.