News and Events

WELCOME TO OUR NEWS AND EVENTS PAGE.  In this section you will find details of forthcoming industry events, Garth Pig Practice events and job vacancies.  Please also follow links in the menu to our newsletter.   

The Pig Issue - September 2016

In this issue we open by looking at the importance of fly control given the fact that as causing skin lesions at slaughter flies are also major vectors of disease. We also take a look at lameness in sows which can be a serious problem and is generally the second greatest cause of non selective culling – after infertility. We also have an update...

Pig and Poultry Conference 2016

Pig and Poultry 2016 Another year, another success!  Garth Pig Practice and Minster Poultry Vets hosted the second Pig and Poultry North event at Sandburn Hall.  After the great feedbacks received last year, we put in a lot of effort to achieve another extraordinary conference with a good attendance.  The theme of this year's event was...

Driffield Show 2016

Garth Pig Practice is attending Driffield Show again this year, so please join us for refreshments and a catch up. ...

The Pig Issue - July 2016

In July's issue we take a look at Staff training, and specifically Euthanasia Training which the Red Tractor regulations state; that on every unit at least one member of staff must be assessed as competent, to euthanase pigs, at a veterinary visit.. Do you know the BPHS scheme is due to end and there is no clear replacement in sight! If you would like...