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importing pigs

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  • 25-08-2014 4:20pm
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    rj2010
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭


    I am wondering does anyone have any experience of imporying pigs from Northern Ireland orthe UK.
    We are intrested in getting a purebred rare breed for breeding but have been informed that it is too expensive and not worth it.
    Any information greatly appreciated.


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    Aghoney
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Aghoney


    We bought two Berkshire gilts in Northern Ireland a few months ago. Other than £50 for a certificate issued by the local vet, there was no additional cost. It was just as easy as getting piglets locally. Before we did, we called on the DVO to ask for information, and there was no issue with transporting them or registering them.

    What are you thinking of getting? Do you have a pig herd number?


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    rj2010
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭rj2010


    We are thinking of getting a large black pig.
    i was talking to someone in the agri dept and they made it sound impossible but you expierence is positive.
    Yes we have a herd number


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    rj2010
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭rj2010


    We are thinking of getting a large black pig.
    i was talking to someone in the agri dept and they made it sound impossible but you expierence is positive.
    Yes we have a herd number


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