pigs
How to Take Care of Your Farm: Best Practices and Solutions
By Rocio Espinoza Running a farm takes dedication and skill. Even with agricultural experience, farming can be a challenging pursuit. However, even if you’re new to the occupation, you can develop the expertise you need to manage a farm successfully. From planting and harvesting crops to caring for livestock and outbuildings,[...]
Pig production – Part 9: Feed sources for pigs
Various feed sources can be used to make nutritious pig feed that will enable your pigs to grow and earn more profit. The composition of the feed is extremely important. Pigs, like people, need a balanced diet to remain healthy and grow effectively. Grains Grain constitutes between 55 and[...]
Raise healthy pigs with Tiger Feeds’ carefully formulated feed: Part 1
All pigs, from the smallest piglet to the oldest pig, can rest assured that they will reach full potential when their owner feeds them with the Tiger Feeds Pig range. Pigs are sensitive animals with a high risk of contracting diseases. You can enhance their performance and reduce losses[...]
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[...]
Pigs prosper with Zambian Pig Genetics
by Jaco Cilliers Passionate pig farmers will walk miles to obtain the right genetics, but Zambian Pig Genetics walked the extra mile with their presence at the recent Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia Show in Lusaka. Their stand in the livestock area drew farmers and pig enthusiasts who[...]