Heat Stress (Outdoor Herds) -Action for Productivity
Published on 10 May 2010
PIGS kept outdoors are particularly vulnerable to radiant heat and sunburn and it is important that they have access to shade in sunny weather. This fact sheet from BPEX provides a check list of advice on wallow management, shade, accomodation and effects to the breeding herd.
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Heat Stress (Indoor Herds) -Action for Productivity
Published on 10 May 2010
HEAT stress is caused when a pig's body temperature rises above certain limits. This fact sheet from BPEX gives tips on how to ensure your indoor herd remain cool enough to maintain fertility throughout the year and maintain high feed intake and growth rates throughout the summer months.
Looking at building insulation, ventilation, water and management guidelines. Further Action for Productivity fact sheets are available from BPEX at http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/archives/bpex/
Swine Dysentry - Action for Productivity
Published on 24 July 2009
SWINE dysentery is one of the most economically damaging diseases a farm can experience. This fact sheet from Bpex takes a look at the impact of the disease - pointing out the clinical signs and management advice to eradicate and reduce infection.
Improve your marketing return
Published on 24 July 2009
IMPROVING returns from finished pigs is vital to the success of any pig unit. This fact sheet from Bpex will help you review your contract, taking into account your location, pig production system and current grading.
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Ventilation - Action for Productivity
Published on 24 July 2009
VENTILATION systems are intended to provide optimum living conditions for pigs. This fact sheet from Bpex gives advice on controlling temperature, humidity and ensuring good maintenance to reduce respiratory disease, inprove growth and cut energy bills.
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Condition scoring of Sows - Action for Productivity
Published on 24 July 2009
SOW body condition is a critical factor affecting health, welfare, productivity and longevity. This fact sheet from Bpex looks at how to accurately evaluate condition to minimise variation and ensure appropriate nutrition is provided for maintenance, growth, reproduction and lactation.
Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex
Published on 24 July 2009
PORCINE Respiratory Disease Complex (PRDC) results from a combination of infectious agents and environmental stressors and challenges, affecting the health of the pig and resulting in reduced performance, increased medication costs and increased mortality. This fact sheet from Bpex gives advice on how to reduce the physical impact.
Added value from pig manures and slurries
Published on 18 June 2009
PIG manures and slurries contain useful quantities of essential and minor plant nutrients providing a greater mix of nutrients than many manufactured fertilisers. This fact sheet from Bpex outlines the benefits to crop yield and soil quality.
Focus on Climate Change and Pig Farming
Published on 16 June 2009
CLIMATE change presents new challenges and opportunities for pig farmers. This fact sheet from Farming Futures helps farmers consider the productivity impacts of climate change on businesses and the welfare issues for animals.
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Focus on Livestock and Climate Change
Published on 16 June 2009
CLIMATE change presents new challenges and opportunities for livestock farmers. This factsheet from Farming Futures looks at the important welfare issues and productivity impacts of climate change on farm businesses, adaptation suggestions and mitigation measures.