pig production
Pig production guide – Part 5: Breeding practices, sow selection and management
by Jenny Turton The success of a piggery lies in the quality of the breeding programme and breeding practices. Using superior genetics and efficient culling will ensure that your pigs are genetically sound, but also limit the costs of keeping pigs that are not producing optimally. Only the best[...]
Pig production guide – Part 4: Breeding practices and boar management
by Jenny Turton The success of a piggery lies in the quality of the breeding programme and breeding practices. Using superior genetics and efficient culling will ensure that your pigs are genetically sound, but also limit the costs of pigs that are not producing optimally. In the case of[...]
Pig production guide – Part 1: Introduction to pig feed
Eating like a pig might not be considered good table manners, but it also should not imply that pigs feed on scraps and leftovers from the table. The days when farmers kept pigs to dispose of unwanted organic materials are long gone. Modern pig farmers spend a lot of[...]