Menter Moch Cymru is a new initiative, funded by the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020, set up to assist and develop the pig sector in Wales.
African swine fever is a viral infection of domestic and feral pigs (wild boar). It is a notifiable disease.
The risk level for the introduction of African swine fever into the UK has been raised from Low to Medium.
Ensuring visitors and staff carry out foot disinfection before entering the pig area of your farm is a critical part of farm biosecurity. Menter Moch Cymru has produced a new bilingual footbath sign, free for pig keepers in Wales.
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Menter Moch Cymru aims to help Welsh pig farmers lift herd profitability and performance by improving disease prevention and control. This new initiative will provide financial assistance for pig herd health planning.
Building on the success of the Wales YFC & Menter Moch Cymru Pig Finishing Initiative in 2017 we are pleased to be working together again to offer this unique opportunity for young farmers in Wales.
Pig Veterinary specialist, Annie Davis from the George Pig Practice will provide a talk on the Safe and Responsible use of medicines in pig production
‛‛Menter Moch Cymru has been instrumental in helping us access a wealth of information from various pig experts allowing complete novices to farm well and expand our business.
They have helped us grow and sustain our business for the future.’’
