Join Natalie Revett, Trustee of OSBPG, as she interviews Andrew O'Shea, Chairman of OSBPG. Discover how Andrew's journey from an allotment 200 miles south evolved into becoming a smallholder, and hear about his introduction to OSB pigs and invo
In this episode Kim speaks to Katie and Matthew Cooper of South Paddocks, as they tell us their journey into the world of OSB Pork, and celebrate their recent OSBPG Pork Producer 2023 Award.
Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming conversation with Eilidh and Lloyd Verstage as they share their incredible journey from a wedding photographer and a man with a Land Rover and a loyal Labrador to successful farmers and established rare
Tune in as Andrew O'Shea interviews Mike and Jayne Carter (2022 OSBPG Pork Producer Award Winners) of Ryecroft Rare Breeds about their journey into setting up their own butchery to support their business and provide a service to local meat prod
Tune in as Kim Brook reflects back on the vast array of achievements of the Oxford Sandy Black Pig Foundation Charity, its Supporter, friends and Advocates.
Tune in for the regular updates and the replay of our recent talk "Around the world with ASF in 7 questions" with Vincent ter Beek. Vincent, Editor of Pig Progress and leading expert in ASF talks to us about the 7 key questions people are askin
Tune in for the regular updates and the replay of our recent talk: Nicola Gumery and Lauren Dimmack (AHDB): eAML Update and Pig Transport Regulations, as they give us an update from Nicola on the eAML process etc, and Lauren talks to us about t
Tune in for the replay of the Dom Charman event where he talks aboutFactors affecting meat quality on-farm and in the abattoir.The general slaughter process.Traceability.Slaughter impacts on meat quality.FSA rules and regs on setting up an
Kim visits Scrubditch Care Farm and Talks to Emma Costley-White about the OSB and therapeutic farm-based activities for adults and young people with learning difficulties, challenging behaviour, and mental health problems.
Tune for the latest news from the charity, and we replay our March event on Sow Nutrition for Pregnancy, Farrowing, and Weaning with Victoria Phillips Bsc Msc. Victoria has worked in the animal feed industry for over 20 years. Her qualificatio
In this episode, we hear the reply of the pig nutrition event we held in May 2021 where we were very lucky to have Victoria Philips (leading Pig Nutritionist) talk to us about feeding our pigs for efficiency, plus there's our regular news updat
A replay of the charity event where we invited Emily Boyce from AHDB, who is one of their Pork Knowledge Exchange managers, to find out more about AHDB pork and how they help small scale producers like us. Plus regular news spot
In this podcast, we have a replay of the recent charity hosted event. OSBPG Supporter and Commerical Pig Vet Louise Blenkhorn talks to us about farrowing, from the days leading up, to when to intervene, Mastitis and much much more
New year, a new season, we kick off with a replay of the OSPBG host eaml2/pig hub chat with Nicola Gumery, plus there's news on other events coming up, GSA change and a newsletter
In this episode we interview Zoe Owens (nee Kiss-Chinman) who's OSB's unearthed a world war IIo bomb, Zoe tells Kim how the event unfolded and the attention it drew from the village. Plus there's news on upcoming events and Halloween competitio
The OSBPG Charity announces and provides details on its new Genetic Spread Allowance (GSA) Program. The GSA is a financial allowance to be awarded to the Oxford Sandy and Black Pig Group charity supporters to encourage the geographical spread a
We are privileged in this episode to have an exclusive interview with Catriona Cook which was recorded by her daughter Tessa. Catriona's' history with the OSB dates back to the breed revival in the ’80s