Book On Pig Production | Farmer's Hand
Limit visitors and use footbaths at the entrance to prevent diseases like African Swine Fever.
Track birth dates, weights, feed consumption, and medical treatments to monitor your profit margins. 4. Breeding & Farrowing Farmer's Hand Book on Pig Production
Overcrowding leads to disease and slow growth; provide at least 1–2 square meters per finisher pig. 2. Nutrition & Feeding Limit visitors and use footbaths at the entrance
Provide a quiet, clean farrowing pen. Ensure piglets are kept warm (using heat lamps or bedding) during their first week. 5. Waste Management Farmer's Hand Book on Pig Production
Select breeds known for fast growth and good mothering abilities (e.g., Large White, Landrace, or Duroc).