The History of the BPA

The British Pig Association has a long and interesting past - we have broken the whole story into several sections for easier reading on screen. Start below...

Ø The Foundation of Pedigree Pig Breeding
Ø Another Breed Joins the NPBA
Ø Early Publications
Ø Worldwide Demand for British Pedigree Breeding Stock
Ø Welcome to the Wessex
Ø Imported Meat Threatens Domestic Production
Ø "Pig for Victory" - The Role of NPBA in World War II
Ø Four More Breeds Join the NPBA
Ø The Arrival of the Landrace
Ø The first Progeny Testing Station
Ø The Beginning of the Modern and Traditional Breed Split
Ø Modernisation and Reorganisation
Ø Breeding Companies Join the Association
Ø Commercial Producers are Welcomed into the NPBA
Ø The Voice of the Pig Industry
Ø The Pedigree Association is Reborn