Pigs

Weaning is the separation of young piglets also called weaners from their mothers with the aim of stopping them from suckling milk. This could take… Read More »Guide to Proper Management of Weaners

The piglet is born with very limited supplies of energy. This is further complicated by the stresses of the birth process. The piglet is born… Read More »Guide to Proper Management of Piglets

Regarding pigs breeding, pigs like other animals will mate only when the female is in heat or during the oestrus period. There are physiological changes… Read More »Pigs Breeding Cycle and Recommended Practices

Good management of pigs on the farm is essential for the profitability of the herd. The farmer must work hard to ensure that the well-being… Read More »Proper Management of Pig Breeding Stocks, Piglets, Weaners, Growing, and Finishing Pigs

The nutrient requirement of pigs and the different swine feeding methods along with the anti-nutritional factors include the following; 1. Water As a Part of… Read More »Nutrient Requirement of Pigs and Swine Feeding Methods

Nutrition and the management of feeding pigs are very important aspects of swine production. Therefore it is extremely important that swine producers have a good… Read More »Principles of Feeding Pigs and Feed Resources

There are over 90 recognized breeds of pigs and an estimated 230 varieties of pigs in the world. They can be broadly classified into indigenous… Read More »The Different Breeds of Pigs

Pigs do better when housed, and their pig housing designs should be of concrete or stones due to their rooting nature. Pigs’ productivity is more… Read More »Pig Housing Design and Requirements

The system of pig production (pig production systems) is diverse there is the traditional method of rearing in large parts of the tropics which is… Read More »Pig Production Systems (System of Pig Production)

The origin of the pig in pig management is difficult to understand, it is possible that it is mainly derived from the European wild boar.… Read More »General Introduction to Pig Management

Once disease affects a pig herd the impact on the economics of pig production in terms of the cost of control and decreased productivity can… Read More »Pig Diseases and Control/Prevention Methods

Pig production is one of the most profitable livestock enterprises to engage in where environmental condition, feed resource and attitude favour it production. The physical… Read More »Pig Housing: General Considerations and Design

Pigs are not solitary animals and will generally benefit from social contact with each other, even if only by sight or smell. At the same… Read More »Pig Behaviour and the Effect of Climate

1. Feeding and digestion The first 72 hours after birth are very critical for the baby pig. During this period the colostrums of the sow… Read More »Main Principles of Pig Production for Maximum Production

Below are the main of pig production systems to encourage high production: 1. Scavenging or Extensive Small-scale System This is the traditional system of rearing… Read More »Different Systems of Pig Production for Optimum Performance

Although the actual origins of the domestic pig are obscure, it is probable that it is mainly derived from the European wild boar (Sus scrofa).… Read More »Pig Breeds: Origin, Indigenous and Exotic Breeds of Pigs

The world trend is towards the consumption of more white than red meat. Thus the potential for increased meat production from pigs in the developing… Read More »The Potentials and Constraints to Pig Production in Developing Countries

Estimates of the world pig and human populations equate one pig to six people in the world. Highest world meat output is derived from pigs… Read More »Principles of Pig Production for Optimum Performance

Are you an existing or an intending pig farmer? then this information is for you because you need to learn how to fatten up your… Read More »9 Ways to Fatten Up your Pigs the Right Way