British Pig Association

19/05/2026

Here is a reminder of the rules for Pig of the Year 🐷

Please see the attached link/document below for full details and rules. Good luck to everyone taking part!

14/05/2026

Following our earlier post sharing the sad news of the passing of Peter Reeder of the Lopham Herd, we have now confirmed that Peter’s funeral will take place on Thursday 21 May at 2pm at South Lopham Church.

Thank you to everyone who shared such kind messages and memories following our previous announcement. Peter will be greatly missed by many in the pig breeding community.

14/05/2026

Final day at the Pig & Poultry Fair!

If you haven’t had chance to visit yet, there’s still time to come and see the British Pig Association team.

It’s been great meeting members, breeders, and new faces over the past couple of days - thank you to everyone who has stopped by so far!

We’re here until the close today, so do come and say hello before you head home.
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13/05/2026

We’re at the Pig & Poultry Fair today!

If you’re attending, don’t miss the chance to visit the British Pig Association stand. It’s a great opportunity to:
• Ask questions about pedigree registrations
• Learn more about BPA services
• Catch up with the team and fellow producers

Events like this are all about sharing knowledge and strengthening the industry. Come and be part of the conversation.

Find out more about the event:

The only dedicated UK pig & poultry industry event, focusing on your business, your industry and covering the issues that matter to you.

12/05/2026

📍 Visiting the Pig & Poultry Fair this week?

Make sure to stop by the British Pig Association stand. We’d love to see you!

Whether you’re a long-standing member or just interested in pedigree pigs, our team will be on hand to chat about registrations, performance recording, and how we support breeders across the UK.

Come and find us, ask questions, and put faces to names.
See you there?

11/05/2026

The British Pig Association is heading to the Pig & Poultry Fair this week!

If you’re planning to attend, this is one of the UK’s leading events for the pig and poultry sectors—bringing together producers, industry experts, suppliers, and organisations from across the country.

We're there to promote pedigree pig and talk about their importance in the British pig industry, and the fair is a great opportunity to catch up on the latest developments, share knowledge, and connect with others working in the industry.

Find out more about the event here: https://pigandpoultry.org.uk

We’ll be there across both days—come and say hello 👋

The only dedicated UK pig & poultry industry event, focusing on your business, your industry and covering the issues that matter to you.

01/05/2026

Pull up a bale and settle in... The BPA now have a podcast!

The Pig Pen is an interview-based podcast celebrating the people who keep British pig farming alive - the breeders, smallholders, show champions, and enthusiasts who have made pigs their life's work.

Each episode, we sit down with a member of the BPA for an honest, unhurried conversation about how they got started, what they've learned, and what keeps them going.

The first episode is live now and features an interview with Stewart Houston, who talked to us about how his childhood interest in keeping rabbits turned into a lifelong passion for pigs.

Let us keep you company for a while and share with you familiar stories of care and determination.

Find us (and follow) on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mfDrJPK5CMtV6axVJtok4
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pig-pen-tales-from-the-trough/id1889795256

30/04/2026

It is with deep sadness we have heard of the passing of Peter Reeder of the Lopham Herd, he bred both Welsh and Large Black pigs.

22/04/2026

Pigs Tomorrow Series: Preparing for and Preventing African Swine Fever, to sign up to the talk on Tuesday 28th April 10am -11am follow the link below:

21/04/2026

The British Pig Association is the DEFRA approved breed society for the Oxford Sandy and Black Pig (and 13 other breeds).

Only OSB pigs in the BPA herd book are classed as pedigree. There is no other herd book for the breed. Pigs recorded elsewhere do not count towards breed numbers and do not assist in conservation of the breed.

There appears to be some misconception that OSB pigs that are not in the BPA herd book can simply be added in.

THIS IS NOT THE CASE!

There are circumstances where it may be possible but this is on a case by case basis and subject to strict criteria regarding traceability to protect the integrity of the herd book.

If you are buying OSB for breeding please do check that they are in the BPA herd book.

BPA breed reps are Dave Aldous and Jane Mathews and will be happy to assist with enquiries.’