Links
This is a list of websites that are complementary to the pig farming industry. Should you believe that we have overlooked additional resourceful web sites then email us at links@ruralni.gov.uk and we will add them to the list below.
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (afbi)
- The Institute was established in 1927 with the aim of undertaking research into crop and animal production. It is located at Large Park Hillsborough, formerly the home farm of the Marquis of Downshire.
Deerpark Pigs
- In 1985 Deerpark opened the first privately owned pig A.I. station in Ireland and is now the leading station on frozen pig semen. It is also the largest testing herd in Northern Irelnad and holds the record for the highest pointed performance tested boar at the Central Testing Station in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
National Pig Association
- National Pig Association has a network of producer groups, and an allied industry group, all contributing to national policy building. Regional groups are the ears, eyes and voice of the association, active on a wide range of fronts from political lobbying to hands-on marketing.
Pig Disease Information Centre
- the Pig Disease Information Centre (PDIC) is a non-clinical veterinary practice registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Our aim is to empower farm animal health & welfare decision makers with high quality up-to-date information & skills.
Pigsite
- This web site is devoted solely to Pigs and their good health and welfare.
Pigs UK
- Frequently updated, the PigsUK News service keeps you up to date all developments in the Pig Industry.
Pigworld
- One of the UK's leading pig magazine on line.
Progressive Lean Pigs Ltd
- Progressive Lean Pigs Ltd. are a group of Northern Ireland pig producers who market live slaughter pigs and carcasses directly to processors in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Stotfold
- The website for the Meat and Livestock Commission's Pig Development Unit. The site contains the latest news and information relating to research projects and events that are underway to support a sustainable future for the British Pig industry.
Sygma System
- Management system for pig breeders
