

Basic Concepts In Goat Breeding
This article discusses the basic principles in goat breeding, which will serve as the foundation in understanding reproduction among...


Goat Production System: Purchasing Your Stocks
The success of your goat-based enterprise is hinged on the productivity of the animals, which, in turn, is dependent among others, on the...


Goat Production System: Choosing Your Production Sytem
The manner of raising goats in the country is varied. Traditionally, goats are either let loose in open pastures or tethered in vacant...


Feeding Your Pigs
​ Cost of feed represents the highest cost in pig production. About 70 to 80 percent of the total cost of production is spent on feeds if...


Marketing and Transporting of Pigs
The final activity for finishing pigs is marketing, a vital segment of the swine industry. It is essential for the pig raiser to identify...


Pig Production: Care of Weaner
​ Caring for Weaner Recall that piglet immunity rises rapidly after colostrum intake and falls around 2 to 5 weeks of age. After this,...


Pig Production: Weaner Management
​​ Stress Management Tail-biting, ear-biting, belly rubbing and fighting are all described as behavioral vices when groups of pigs are...


Pig Production: Activities in the Pig Farm
Activities in the farm can be grouped into daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities. Special activities can also be listed as a...


Pig Production: Boar Management
The performance level of swine herd is determined by both genetics and environment. The genetic contribution is determined by the boars...


Pig Production: Gilt Management
Gilts for breeding are usually selected when they 4 to 6 months old either on farm or from other reputable breeding farms. They are...