Hello, my name is Maggie and I am in my first year at the Royal Veterinary College. I was looking to get ahead of my placements by completing a poultry or swine placement this Christmas. Requirements from my course are as follows: 4000 broilers, 2500 caged layers, 1000 free range hens, 1500...
I've been using some flimsy paddle switches for auger/chain-disc feeding systems on the farm (pig fattening), but they're being awkward. They look like this:
They stick and fail, get smashed by power washers and are pricey. I've had to replace quite a few of them. I do some electronics, so as...
Stockperson required to work on our Free Range finishing sites. The applicant will be preferred to have some experience in animal husbandry, although training can be given. Will be required to carry out all the duties that are required to include feeding, strawing, moving and handling the stock...
I am new in pig growing things. Was wandering if there is a way I can make my own feeds for my pigs. Businesswise, relying on concentrates (Remix as we call them here) can be financially draining. Thanks.
Although so far this year we’ve not seen much of the sun, heat stress can prove a problem even when the sun is not out.
Whether it is bright and sunny or dull and wet, warmer temperatures and humidity levels can create stressful conditions for pigs,
particularly larger animals such as finishers...
With temperature and humidity levels creeping up it is crucial for pig producers to make sure ventilation is in good working order to prevent heat stress.
“We’re now starting to see sustained higher temperatures, which means pigs will become susceptible to heat stress,” explains Mark McFarland...
As part of my final year project (agricultural engineering) I have been tasked with developing a sensor system for detecting the vital signs of swine livestock.
For the first part of the project I need to complete market research. To help with this I have created a SHORT (5-10 minutes)...
I am part of a small engineering team looking into the development of a monitoring system which can detect the vital signs of illness in pigs early. As part of the early stages of development we are looking to gather information on what pig farmers would want out of a system like this, as well...
I am part of a small engineering team looking into the development of a monitoring system which can detect the vital signs of illness in pigs early. As part of the early stages of development we are looking to gather information on what pig farmers would want out of a system like this, as well...
The Welsh government has confirmed £1.29 million investment of Welsh Government Rural Development Programme and European Agricultural Funding for the pig sector to help the industry grow and capitalise on opportunities post-Brexit.
Following the success of the pilot project run by Menter a...
Buoyant mood among producers at Pig & Poultry Fair
Pig and poultry producers are ready to embrace change, with a bright outlook ahead despite the uncertainty of Brexit, was the feeling among visitors to the British Pig & Poultry Fair last week.
Producers flocked to hear industry experts offer...
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