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...
Pig Farm Management Production Planning
Farm Management is the coordination and planning of farm activities. It also involves establishing and maintaining a good working...
Management of Pregnant Sows
Silent Heat in Sows Most sows suffering from silent heating are those exposed to overcrowding in a badly matched groups, poor nutritional...
Activities After Birth of Piglets
At birth, the piglet undergoes many activities which are quite stressful. Below are the activities for the piglets. Iron Injection Iron...
