Pig production guide Pig production guide 13 May 2022 · 10 items Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment Natasha Pansegrouw 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 ke... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment Pig production guide – Part 2: Sound Management Principles The management of a business plays a crucial role in its success or failure. Even more so when dealing with livestock. Managing the different types of feed of animals at ... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment Pig production guide – Part 3: Preventing and treating diseases in piggeries 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 prod... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment Pig production guide – Part 4: Breeding practices and boar management 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... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment Pig production guide – Part 5: Breeding practices, sow selection and management 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 ar... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment 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 po... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment Pig production guide Part 7: Create new possibilities with waste management An important operation on any pig farm is proper waste management. The manure produced in the piggery can cause many problems if not managed effectively. If sound waste m... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment 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... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment 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. ... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment Pig production guide – Part 10: Feed Pig feed Good, high-quality feed is essential for pig production. Proper feed does not only lead to healthier pigs, but also to more profit. Pig feed can drastically i... Livestock All Countries 13 May 2022 · < 1 min read Facebook Twitter Email Like Comment 1692 views Facebook Twitter Email 64