Useful Web Links: Miscellaneous Online Resources

Mopsa Blog
Life in Devon: murblings on farming, food, animals, art, books, politics & stuff (including looking after Berkshire pigs)

Stonehead Blog
A day-to-day account of what's involved in keeping and breeding Berkshire pigs. The good, the bad, the ugly—and the fistful of pounds you'll need!

Pig 333
pig333.com is a blog about the value chain from pig to pork and may be of interest to BK breeders. The site hopes to create a virtual community of advanced users in the sector.

Farming Records
Farming Records has been serving farmers and small holders since 1977. It is the UK’s largest specialist publisher of Agricultural and Accounting Record Books, and offer quality and reliable record books.

NADIS Bulletins
NADIS (National Animal Disease Information Service) is a network of 40 veterinary practices and 6 veterinary colleges monitoring diseases in cattle, sheep and pigs in the UK. NADIS disease bulletins are written specifically for farmers, to increase awareness of prevalent conditions and promote disease prevention and control, in order to benefit animal health and welfare.

Robert Overend, Deerpark Pigs
In 1985 Deerpark opened the first privately owned pig AI station in Ireland and is now the leading station on frozen pig semen. Robert who personally oversees all the freezing.

The Pig Site
Comprehensive site majoring on commercial pig production, but if you register there is a very good interactive disease diagnosis / information section that is fascinating.  All free of charge but loads of
adverts. Suggested by Sue Fildes.

Pigsites.biz
The online directory of all things related to Pig. This Pig site & more, check it out!

Peter Le Bas
The website of Peter Le Bas - click here to find out about Berkshires in New Zealand. Site includes several photographs.

UK Smallholders
An online directory for smallholders and those enjoying the rural way of life. Whether your interest is in livestock, self sufficiency or creating a profit from your pastime, this directory aims to connect you with a wide range of specialist products & services.

Go Farmer
Your online market place for buying and selling livestock, farm machinery, animal feed, farm land and more. Do you have cows for sale, sheep to sell, pigs for sale? Or maybe you are looking for a second hand tractor, a horse trailer or a baler?
::: Visit the website by clicking here
::: Visit the site's blog by clicking here [what is a blog? click here]