By ROBERT GIBSON

Last updated 17:35, Thursday, 21 August 2008

BPEX has published the latest in a comprehensive series of practical tips for pig keepers.

The two recent Action for Productivity sheets – produced by the Knowledge Transfer Team – cover hospital and recovery pen management and the importance of water supply.

The hospital pen sheet looks at management guidelines, what the pig needs, nutrition, nursing and recovery, while the sheet on water looks at availability, requirements, drinker height and quality.

BPEX director of pig industry development Mark Wilson said: “A lot of the points made in these sheets are very straightforward but they have the potential to make a major difference.

“With things the way they are in the pig industry today even the smallest improvement is important and these sheets offer the chance of improved productivity.

“They are not meant to be put in a box file and left on the shelf but to be put up on the unit where everybody can refer to them regularly.”

The sheets can be downloaded from the BPEX website (www.bpex.org.uk).

Alternatively, hard copies can be obtained by contacting Michelle Horan on 01908 844734 or any member of the KT team. Details are also on the website.