Pig Farms, Rare Pig Breeds and Pig keeping courses

Farms

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Pig Paradise

At 'Pig Paradise' they keep a total of nine different breeds of pig which are selectively bred according to demand. These include the seven British rare breeds that are recognised by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) and the very popular 'Oxford Sandy & Black' that is known as a 'reconstituted breed' plus the New Zealand 'Kune Kune'.

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Pietrainfokkerij "Van Kersbeek"

Belgian Pietrain breeding boars: Aujesky-free A4, PRRS-free and BRUCELLOSIS-free. The best inheriting Belgian Pietrain boars. The best inheriting breed of pig, for stress-negative sows, etc.

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Cromar Sheep & Pigs Scotland

Specialist breeders of the rare breed Mangalitza pig, a curly coated pig renowned for its outstanding flavour, perfect for the production of Parma ham. Originally from Hungary, these pigs have many benefits including their easy going attitude and great mothering ability.

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Whitelands Farm

General livestock and rare breeds, specialising in pigs, inlcuding Tamworth and Iron Age pigs, which are a cross between a Tamworth Pig and a Wild Boar.

NADIS Health Report for July 2008 19/08/08
The usual mixture of production, fertility and health issues were described but probably the most common comments related to discussion with clients on the introduction of PCV2 vaccines.

Where There's Muck . . . 10/07/08
Producers know the importance of what goes into their pigs, but what comes out the other end is taking on an increasing value.

BPEX Faces Up to Pig Industry Challenge 21/05/08
The BPEX technical group has set itself some ambitious targets in the face of serious challenges to the pig industry.

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Schauer Pig Feeding and Housing

Schauer pig housing and feeding since 1949. Known for Spotmix and Compident feeding systems, and great pig housing projects. Schauer also produces cattle and horse feeding systems.

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Walker Show Pigs

Dean Walker & Family, Michigantown, Indiana breeding Hampshires, Durocs, Yorkshires, Chesters Landrace, Polands, Berkshires and Crossbreds.