Pork: Principles of pig production, abattoir closures and market news

Episode 218,   Nov 16, 2020, 07:00 AM

This week’s guests
Emily Boyce, Knowledge Exchange Manager
Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist
Charlie Reeve, Market Analyst

Principles of pig production
Our principles of pig production webinar series is aimed at anyone looking to upskill or refresh their knowledge on pig production, both small-scale producers and stockpeople alike.
Register for the next webinar on 24 November
AHDB event archive: https://ahdb.org.uk/pork-events-archive 

Threat of abattoir closures
Have you got a contingency plan? Think about your options for alternative/temporary accommodation now and speak to your key suppliers e.g. feed and bedding.
If concerned, speak to your vet and, if you need to, speak to your assurance scheme as early as possible.
Download our contingency planning guide
 
EU production revival as ASF concerns grow
An overview of the latest developments for pig meat markets both globally and in the domestic market.
Contact our analysts: redmeat.mi@ahdb.org.uk
Pork market analysis: https://ahdb.org.uk/pork/market-analysis  

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