Knowledge Transfer Manager Lis Ravn said: “The pack provides a single source of advice on all aspects of gilt management, particularly those which might not have been reviewed recently.

Nutrition, health, housing and reproductive performance are all covered. We have designed it to be thought stimulating and prompt producers to discuss new ideas with their vet, nutritionist or breeding company.” 

It contains a number of popular 2TS publications, including a new Action for Productivity fact sheet, plus:

• A new A3-sized gilt selection poster, developed by the Knowledge Transfer team with input with breeding companies. It is a simple guide that enables producers to look at their animals and understand the influence each physical trait has on subsequent performance 
  
• Case studies which show how other producers manage their gilts and how best practice achieves good results
  
•  A gilt feeding review which gives the pros and cons of the many different feeding strategies 
  
• Specifically for outdoor breeders, there is a gilt management check list and best practice guide.

To request a pack, producers should contact their regional Knowledge Transfer Manager or Miriam Drewett: 02476 478794 or Miriam.drewett@bpex.org.uk

Notes to editors:

The aim of the 2TS campaign is to help English pig producers achieve an industry average of 2,000kgs of pig meat per sow per year.

Latest available figures show the average carcase weight per sow per year for Great Britain is 1,608kg compared with the EU average of 2,000kg.

Closing this performance gap is crucial to ensure the long term competitiveness of the English pig sector. Producers need to ensure they are in strong position to sustain profitability during periods when the market place and exchange rates are less favourable