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.

Modern Pig Production Technology

Modern Pig Production Technology
Author: John Gadd
Publisher: 5m Books Ltd
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1908062460

The important management techniques of the most successful pig producers today are made available in this textbook through the practical advice of an award-winning pig consultant. The book describes and analyzes likely future developments and how they might fit into the economic scene—incorporating a unique econometric (cost-effective) interpretation in addition to research and field trial performance results. The groundbreaking “Business Management” section is based on the experience of advising on some 3,500 pig farms across 32 countries and is just one of the many in-depth features of this essential guide.

Pig Production in the Tropics

Pig Production in the Tropics
Author: C. Devendra
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1979
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The context of pig production; Planning a pig enterprise; The choice of a beed; Breeding and selection; Housing; Nutrition: principles and application; Feeds and their attributes; Pig husbandry; Meat production and carcass quality; Economics and marketing; Maintaining a healthy herd; Future trends in pig production.

Practical Pig Nutrition

Practical Pig Nutrition
Author: Colin Trengove Whittemore
Publisher: Farming Press Limited
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1979
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Objective of pig nutrition. Pig products. Proteins. Energy. Minerals, vitamins and water. Appetite. Rationing. Choosing a feeding program for growing pigs - with the help of a model. Choosing a feeding program for the breeding herd. Feedstuffs. Diet formulation.