Dr Michaela Giles | The Pig Site

Dr Michaela Giles

Michaela has worked in the livestock health industry as a research scientist since 1985. She is a director of the British Pig Association and is an active member of the British government’s Pig Expert Group. Michaela is also the author of The Commuter Pig Keeper.

Small-scale pig keeping: the importance of water for pig health

Disease Pig Welfare Husbandry

18 March 2020

10 minute read

Small-scale pig keeping: preventing parasite build up in small-scale systems

Disease Managing disease Husbandry

28 February 2020

6 minute read

Dr Michaela Giles continues her small-scale pig keeping series with tips and tricks on how to prevent parasite build-up in outdoor, extensive rearing systems.

Small-scale pig keeping: selecting pigs for breeding

Genetics and reproduction Husbandry Herd management

29 January 2020

6 minute read

When selecting for breeding purposes you need to maximise your chances of a successful outcome i.e. healthy litters of piglets, problem-free farrowing and a careful dam supplying plenty of milk.

Small-scale pig keeping: pig transport regulations in the UK

Disease Processing Industry and legislation

18 December 2019

8 minute read

The next instalment in Dr Michaela Giles' small-scale pig keeping series discusses transportation best practice for the movement of pigs in the UK.

Small-scale pig keeping: achieving nutritional balance with alternative feed

Husbandry Herd management Feed and nutrition

29 November 2019

6 minute read

Michaela Giles continues her series of insights for small-scale pig producers, this time investigating the use of alternative natural feedstuffs.

March - August 2019

Small-scale pig keeping: why inbreeding matters

Genetics and reproduction Markets

19 August 2019

7 minute read

For most breeders, genetic diversity is the key to producing healthy litters and robust examples of future breeding stock. This isn’t simple when the genetic pool to pick from is small, but it is important to get it right.

Small-scale pig keeping: the basics of breeding

Genetics and reproduction Husbandry Genetics and traits

19 July 2019

8 minute read

Inheritance of all traits, both phenotypical and physiological, is controlled by genes but achieving those desired traits is a fine balancing act.

Small-scale pig keeping: the benefits of accurate body condition scoring

Husbandry Markets Product quality and safety

21 June 2019

4 minute read

Michaela Giles provides her next insight into small-scale pig production with a tutorial in body condition scoring.

Small-scale pig keeping: the fundamentals of farrowing

Genetics and reproduction Husbandry Herd management

28 May 2019

14 minute read

Next in Dr Michaela Giles's series of small-scale insights: a simple and easy-to-follow account of farrowing from triggering labour, to normal farrowing patterns, to complete aftercare.

Small-scale pig keeping: prohibiting zoonotic pathogens

Disease Managing disease People

19 April 2019

7 minute read

Research scientist and pig farmer Dr Michaela Giles continues her series of insights for smaller herds with tips for protecting yourself and farm visitors from zoonotic pathogens.

Small-scale pig keeping: back to biosecurity basics

Disease Managing disease Husbandry

27 March 2019

7 minute read

Research scientist and pig farmer Dr Michaela Giles launches her series of insights for smaller herds with a reminder of the unique biosecurity challenges faced by the smallholder pig keeper.

Piglet Nutrition Notes: an insight into optimal piglet nutrition

Disease Husbandry Herd management

4 March 2019

4 minute read

The second volume of Piglet Nutrition Notes provides an overview of the complexities of piglet nutrition and offers insight into continuous herd improvement.

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