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PIG KEEPING BUTCHERY COURSE SUCCESS.

  Isn’t it great when not only the people taking part in the weekend pig keeping course but also Carole and myself learn more about the butchering of a whole pig? Airey’s butchers and slaughterhouse hosted the Sunday afternoon activities … Continue reading

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DE TUSKING THE CHAMPION SADDLEBACK BOAR.

John’s COAL YEAT GRAND DUKE was the Saddleback Pig of the Year and Champion of Champions in 2011. This boar now four years old has grown a sharp pair of tusks over the winter, which for showing and personal safety, … Continue reading

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PIG SHOWING COURSE FOR ALL

We will be running again our popular showing course over the weekend of the 20th and 21st of April. Whether you are thinking of showing, want to polish your show skills or just study in detail confirmation and locomotion of … Continue reading

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OXFORD SANDY AND BLACK PIGS EXPORTED TO NORTHERN IRELAND.

I have always thought Northern Ireland was a full part of the UK but not as far as pigs are concerned! Pigs moving to Northern Ireland have to have export license papers, blood tests and be kept in isolation pre … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from Pig Keeping Courses for All

John and Carole would like to wish all those who have attended our courses a Merry Christmas. We hope you are looking forward to your own home reared pork and maybe some Christmas hams, sausage or bacon. The number of … Continue reading

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