Resources Tagged: Swine
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1995-01-01 This book speaks to the challenges of small farm pig production. The two main themes of malnutrition and parasite control are dealt with in depth, utilizing very practical ideas and methods. The author repeatedly emphasizes the need to deal with these issues if the farmer is to be successful in...
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2004-01-20 Pigs and pig keeping in one form or another can be found almost anywhere in the world. Especially of course in country areas it is common for communities to have pigs rooting and roaming freely around the dwellings, to be brought in one day as household needs require. Pig keeping enterprises are...
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Key Resource 1991-01-01 Pigs details the characteristics and requirements of this livestock group, and how to raise and produce pigs in a variety of tropical zones and farming systems. Breeds, breeding, health,nutrition, housing,slaughtering and processing are all included. 150 pages, illustrated, photos CGSpace
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The treatment of most diseases is described in general terms as the book is intedned for the use of Veterinary Surgeions who, in Britian, are supplied annually with the compnedium of Data Sheets for Veterinary Products. This publication contains the data sheets which give details of the...
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Raising the Homestead Hog is the first book to show just how feasible hog raising can be for the family with limited acreage and less than full time to devote to raising their own food. As more and more people are discovering, home-produced porkis not only a very economical source of animal...
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This book is a summary of the authors' experiences working with animal health and husbandry problems in Tonga. It is also an attempt to make information that is available in other parts of the world relevant to Tongan animal husbandry methods, in the Tongan environment and culture, and in English...
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This publication talks about energy and protein feeds and additives. It also discribes feeding the sow herd.
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The 9th Revision of this essential reference presents new knowledge about the nutritional needs of swine that consider such factors as growth rate, carcass leanness, gender, health, environment, and repartitioning agents. New sections are presented on requirements for amino acids and other...
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2009-12-23 Kelly Kobler brings thirty years of hand-on experience toStorey's Guide to Raising Pigs, a comprehensive resource for small-scale hog farmers, new and experienced. Filled with practical knowledge and expert advice, it will answer your questions and help you raise healthy, profitable pigs.
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This book has been written primarily as a reference material for students and teachers in agricultural schools, small and large scale swine porucers and extension agents of government and private agencies. It is a compilation of selected hand-outs prepared by swine specialist at the Department of...