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BUYING GUIDE: HAMPSHIRE We spotlight this extremely useful rare breed that has so much to offer both small-scale keepers and serious breeders and pork producers alike

Woodland Wonders

Chris Graham meets Vicky Quick, and her second batch of much-loved and greatly-appreciated, native breed pigs

9 mins

Dangerous Diamonds!

Michaela Giles explains the ins and outs of Erysipelas, the serious threat it poses and how best to deal with it

7 mins

Vital Awareness

Michaela Giles spotlights the latest campaigns aimed at raising awareness among keepers about the threats posed to their pigs by two serious diseases

4 mins

Cause For Concern

Michaela Giles explains the dangers posed to our pig population by the threat of African Swine Fever, as this worrying disease creeps ever closer to the UK

4 mins

Sailing To Success!

Former yacht captain Mark Terry, and his partner April, an ex-corporate lawyer, have settled on the stunning island of Guernsey and established a successful charcuterie business. This is their story

5 mins

Buying guide: Middle White

Chris Graham introduces another of our native breeds that’s in desperate need of support, yet which should be nothing but a pleasure to own

10+ mins

Easy Fella!

Boars can be a touch pushy come the spring or, on very rare occasions, naturally aggressive. Michaela Giles provides some practical guidance on how best to deal with muscly males

8 mins

What, No Piglets?

Michaela Giles investigates the huge topic of infertility in pigs, and provides a practical overview of the problem and its many and varied causes

7 mins

Buying Guide: Welsh

Chris Graham introduces a breed of pig which he argues can offer keepers at all levels just about all they could ever wish for

7 mins

Be Ready!

Experienced keeper Michaela Giles advises that it’s never too early to start thinking about winter, and how best to shepherd your pigs safely through it

10 mins

Community Keeping

Chris Graham spends an enjoyable afternoon in deepest Suffolk, with enthusiastic members of the successful, Debenham Pig Club

8 mins

Small Appetites!

Joanna Palmer, nutritionist for Smallholder Range, offers some practical advice on how best to feed the smaller pig breeds and best meet their nutritional needs.

3 mins

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Practical Pigs Magazine Description:

Practical Pigs is the first port of call for domestic pig keepers, both those thinking about keeping them and anyone who already owns pigs. Written by experts, it is an informative read providing all the essential information pig keepers need, alongside light-hearted articles including delicious recipes. The magazine features a handy breeders’ directory and quick-reference breed guide. Published four times a year in collaboration with the British Pig Association, Practical Pigs magazine is ideal for those people keeping or looking to keep pigs.