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.

A Guide to Pig Breeding - A Collection of Articles on the Boar and Sow, Swine Selection, Farrowing and Other Aspects of Pig Breeding

A Guide to Pig Breeding - A Collection of Articles on the Boar and Sow, Swine Selection, Farrowing and Other Aspects of Pig Breeding
Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1473354684

This impressive volume contains a large and comprehensive collection of articles on pig farming, with information on diet, ailments, housing, preparation, marketing, and many other aspects of pig breeding. Constituting a complete and detailed treatise on the subject, this collection of articles contains everything an existing or prospective pig farmer needs to know about the practice, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of farming and animal-keeping literature. The articles of this compendium include: 'Breeding Farm Animals', 'Good Pig Keeping', 'Harris on the Pig', 'Hogs', 'Outdoor Pig Keeping', 'Pig Husbandry', 'Pig Keeping', 'Pigs and Their Management', 'Principles of Practical Pig Breeding and Feeding', 'Productive Swine Husbandry', 'The Book of the Pig', 'The Feeding and Management of Pigs', 'The Handbook of Modern Pig Farming', and more. We are proud to republish this volume, now complete with a new introduction on pig farming.

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.

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.

Pig Production

Pig Production
Author: Colin Trengove Whittemore
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Total Pages: 145
Release: 1980-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780582455900

The plant and the product - pig units and pig meat; Reproduction; Pig growth; Diet selection; Ration selection; Strategy for meat production; Pig breeding; Housing; Monitoring performance: records and control.

Pig Production

Pig Production
Author: John McGlone
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2003
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780827384842

This one of a kind book covers the basics in pig biology from genetics, reproduction, nutrition and growth, to timely and current discussions on human resource management and social farming issues. It combines knowledge of biological studies with opportunities for getting practical experience in the pig production business. Unlike other texts, this book leads readers to understand the techniques involved in pig production’s rapid growth and industry successes, and provides managers of small family farms or corporate establishments with an invaluable resource for applying these strategies and methodologies to boost business and production efficiencies. Beneficial for introductory through advanced curriculums, training programs, or as a helpful reference, it is an unparalleled source for the basics and beyond in modern pig production.