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Pig production – how to make it profitable
by Barbara M Simbaya, Tiger Animal Feeds Technical Advisor The profitability of pig farming varies depending on the farmer’s target outcome. One may earn a profit from selling live pigs either for breeding or for meat, or by selling manure as fertiliser. However, most of the profitability of pig[...]
Pig production guide – Part 8: The value of keeping detailed records
Farming is a business. No business can survive without good administration. Keeping detailed records of your pig farming business is essential to remain profitable, avoid losses and keep control of your farm. Luckily, there are many programmes available that will allow you to keep digital records of your pig[...]
Pig production guide – Part 6: Proper housing for proper growth and proper profits
Good, efficient housing makes pig management easier and helps the farmer to successfully rear 85% or more of all the live-born piglets to market weight in the shortest possible time. Pigs at different stages of growth need different environments and temperatures. If they are to produce and grow to[...]
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 3: Preventing and treating diseases in piggeries
by Jenny Turton Prevention is better than cure. Nowhere is this statement more accurate than used in reference to animal health. Medicines are expensive and they often influence the production schedule because of the half-life of the medicines. During this period, animals cannot be slaughtered for human consumption because[...]