Practical Pig Keeping

Practical Pig Keeping

Author: Paul Smith
ISBN: 9781861263889
Pages: 208
Format: 19 Χ 25
Binding: Hardback
Pub. Year: 2001

The pig industry is unique in its commitment to intensive indoor pig production as well as indoor straw-based production and extensive outdoor systems. This fully illustrated manual provides essential and up-to-date information for successful pig keeping.
Topics covered include: getting started; breeding for future generations; making the most of nutrition; management – pigs and people; the breeding sow; raising piglets; market considerations; pig health matters and finally, the way forward.