Pig farming

Zambian Pig Genetics showcases their business at AgriTech Zambia 2023

Zambian Pig Genetics Toppigs Norsvin was established in 2019. They Supply pig genetics from Toppigs Norsvin, a world leader in piggery genetics. Products include TN70, TN 70 tempo, gi...

11 May 2023 · < 1 min read

Pig farming Part 7: Marketing – the final test for success

A crucial element of the piggery business chain is the market. Thoroughly compiled market information and linkages determine piggery production objectives and profitability due to the co...

19 Oct 2022 · 5 min read

Pig farming part 6: Understand the products your pigs can produce

Global meat consumption is increas­ing steadily with the concurrent rise in human population. Among meat products, pork has been maintaining its position in the top two of meats consume...

21 Sep 2022 · 5 min read

Pig farming Part 5: From pig to pork

There is nothing that excites pig farmers more than seeing their herd healthy and having attained the ideal slaughter weight they sought for. It means their arduous labour put into reari...

15 Aug 2022 · 5 min read

Pig farming part 4: Health management in your piggery

Piggery production systems are kept at peak performance by the upholding of a variety of parameters. One of these is health management. Efficient and effective health management safeguar...

22 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

Pig Farming Part 3: Good nutrition means healthy pigs

An integral part of piggery is the feed the animals consume. The quality of the feed and feed uptake are closely related to parameters such as the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) of the anim...

22 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

Pig Farming Part 2: Project management

In pig farming, optimum management is essential as this determines the success of the venture. The general production cycle of pig farming begins with a sow mating with a boar, or the...

22 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

Pig farming Part 1: Where did it start, and how to begin

The history of pig production be­gins with humans domesticating pigs from wild boars independently in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and East Asia around 9 000 years ago. A team led by...

22 Jul 2022 · 7 min read
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