Pig Info Group
The Pig Information Group is made up of experts from ºÚ±¬ÁÏ and SAC Consulting and our primary aim is to enhance communication with those in the pig supply chain.
Outdoor pig husbandry manual
The P.I.G have produced a stockperson’s guide to farrowing for all outdoor pig keepers.
It contains guidance for best practice from setting up the farrowing paddock to weaning the piglets. There are links to nest-building and farrowing videos and what to keep an eye on to prevent problems.
Pig factsheets
ºÚ±¬ÁÏ Research and SAC Veterinary Services have produced a range of factsheets summarising projects, offering top management tips and veterinary services.
Click on the links below to view factsheets:
Piglet Survival Factsheet 1 - Stillbirth
Piglet Survival Factsheet 2 - Live-born mortality
Mycotoxins
GreenPig Project
Pig Aggression
Pig Biosecurity Guidance
Pig e-newsletters
Select a year and view our available newsletters.
Meet the team
The Pig Information Group has representatives from SAC Consulting, ºÚ±¬ÁÏ Education and Research.
SAC Consulting
- George Chalmers - TurriffÂ
- Ross McKenzie - Skye
- Iain Riddell - PerthÂ
Veterinary Services
- Hannah Orr - Aberdeen
ºÚ±¬ÁÏ Education and Research
- Anna Sinclair - Aberdeen
- Prof Jill Thomson - Edinburgh
- Dr Emma Baxter - Edinburgh
- Prof Jos Houdijk - Edinburgh
Find out more about our services
Research news
Have a look at our latest news articles to find out more about our research activities and impact across the globe.
ºÚ±¬ÁÏ Pure
You can access our research outputs, learn more about our research team, see our current and past research projects and much more on ºÚ±¬ÁÏ Pure.