Principles of Practical Pig Breeding and Feeding

Principles of Practical Pig Breeding and Feeding
Author: E. W. Brooks
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 147338155X

“Principles of Practical Pig Breeding and Feeding” is a classic guide to pig farming that presents the reader with all the fundamental information they would need to know about keeping and breeding pigs for pleasure or profit. It covers every aspect of the subject from stock selection to common ailments and how they can be avoided, making it ideal for novice breeders and owners alike. Not to be missed by collectors of vintage agricultural literature. Contents include “The Problem of the British Pig”, “Management”, “Breeding And Rearing”, “Principles Of Practical Pig Feeding”, “The Six Constituents Of Meat”, “Principles of Practical Pig Breeding”, “Principles of Practical Pig Feeding”, “Avoidable Ills and Other Diseases”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on pig farming.

Practical Pig Keeping

Practical Pig Keeping
Author: Paul Smith
Publisher: Crowood Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781861263889

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, the breeding sow, raising piglets, market considerations, and pig health matters.

Practical Pig-Keeping

Practical Pig-Keeping
Author: R. D Garratt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9783742862907

Practical Pig-Keeping - A Manual for Amateurs is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Commuter Pig Keeper

The Commuter Pig Keeper
Author: Michaela Giles
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Swine
ISBN: 9781910455531

Keeping pigs is a task that requires knowledge, but not necessarily time. Aimed at people with busy schedules this instructive book gives practical information about how to manage a small herd and keep pigs happy and healthy under the time constraints of modern life. The Commuter Pig Keeper is all-inclusive covering various breeds both as breeding herds and food sources. Topics addressed include all aspects of pig rearing, including an in depth look at breeding, housing, and handling techniques. This essential guide also discusses the administrative and business issues of pig keeping, as well as giving advice on contingency planning for when problems occur. Written by a member of the Animal and Plant Health Agency's Pig Expert Group, this book offers useful information for both novice and expert pig keepers.