The industry is made up of a huge variety of production systems with herds ranging from just a handful of sows to thousands. Each of these businesses has an important part to play in the overall success of the industry, whether it’s commercial lines or rare breeds it is important to know that the support and information is out there.
Pig Clubs
Our next round of meetings, aimed specifically at small-scale producers, will take place in February and March 2019.
Exeter
When: 12 February 2019 6:30pm
Where: The Gipsy Hill Hotel, Exeter EX1 3RN
What: AHDB’s Knowledge Exchange Manager, Angela Cliff, will discuss artificial insemination (AI) and boar management. Luchia Gregson will also talk through some of the tools available from AHDB, including the electronic medicines book (eMB), eAML2 and the significant diseases charter.
Sussex
When: 13 February 2019 at 6:30pm
Where: Cisswood House Hotel, Horsham RH13 6NF
What: AHDB’s Knowledge Exchange Manager, Angela Cliff, will discuss artificial insemination (AI) and boar management. Luchia Gregson will also talk through some of the tools available from AHDB, including the electronic medicines book (eMB), eAML2 and the significant diseases charter.
Newbury
When: 18 February 2019 at 6:30pm
Where: The Hilton Hotel M4,Chieveley Services RG20 8XY
What: Pig vet Adrian Cox will be discussing farrowing management, including timing, signs and difficulties
Worcestershire
When: 19 February 2019 at 6:30pm
Where: The Granary Hotel and Restaurant, Kidderminster DY10 4BS
What: Pig vet Adrian Cox will be discussing farrowing management, including timing, signs and difficulties
North Yorkshire *NEW LOCATION*
When: 5 March 2019 at 6:30pm
Where: Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
What: Pig vet Adrian Cox will be discussing farrowing management, including timing, signs and difficulties
Book your free places using the links above, alternatively, email ke.events@ahdb.org.uk or call 01904 771212 with the names and contact details of each delegate.
The meetings are free to attend and interactive, so please come with questions.
A meal will be served during the meetings, please advise if you have any special dietary requirements.