Bridge House Farm first entered into pigs in 1987 when Robin was approached to build a high health unit on the farm. This was for Newsham Hybrids and starting with 300 sows the farm was soo successful that this was quickly increased to 650 sows in the mid 90's. During this time the farm supplied genetics across the UK and Europe.

In 2002 the business started afresh with PIC repopulating the herd after an intense clean down. Under Andy Brown's management the unit was extremely successful for over 15 years supplying PIC genetics across Europe and into the UK.

In 2024 the farm took a new direction deciding to join Rattlerow, a Suffolk based family breeding company. This meant a new high health herd was brought in during 2024 with the first litters being born later in 2024. Fresh investment meant new Weaner facilities being added to the Growing and Finishing accommodation which has allowed for increased efficiency on the farm.

With the return of Charlie Thompson in 2018 the farm took on new challenges with investment into Electronic Identification (EID) technology and new feeding techniques. The new technology automated identity capture and allowed for increased accuracy, efficiency of handling and safety for staff and pigs.

Biosecurity is at the heart of how the farm operates. Being in a low pig dense part of the country helps them maintain the high health status of the herd. Regular testing and monitoring ensures  this health status is maintained to allow sales of breeding stock within the UK, across Europe and further afield.

Collaboration with the wider team in Rattlerow has been great to further progress the efficiency of the unit and work closely with other farms within their business.















The on farm team work hard to deliver the Rattlerow breeding program and continue the advancement of genetics to further improve productivity, health and welfare.













Novel ideas and applications are continually investigated to improve the health and welfare of the pigs on farm. A tie up with Ten Pin Bowling UK in 2018 led to the farm recycling some disused bowling balls. The pigs on farm can always be seen playing with these in their pens.