Raising Pigs Made Easy (eBook)

Edward Rudolph (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
Lulu.com (Verlag)
978-1-304-03772-5 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;Raising Pigs Made Easy"e; offers everything you need to know about successfully raising pigs. This comprehensive guide covers selecting the right pig breed, building suitable housing, feeding and nutrition essentials, and maintaining optimal health through vaccination and disease prevention. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pig farmer, this book provides practical insights, easy-to-follow instructions, and expert advice to ensure a productive and healthy pig-raising operation. Perfect for anyone looking to start or improve their pig farming journey. Here's a little of what you'll learn inside of this book:- Selecting the right breed of pig for your needs- Building a suitable pig pen or housing- Feeding and nutrition requirements for pigs- Health care and common diseases in pigs- Vaccination schedules and practices- Breeding pigs and managing reproduction- Pig growth stages and weight management- Waste management and sanitation in pig pens- Managing pig behavior and social interactions- Providing enrichment and preventing boredom- Understanding pig anatomy and physiology- Basic pig husbandry practices- Pig housing ventilation and temperature control- Fencing and pasture management for pigs- Watering systems and hydration needs- Safe handling and restraint techniques- Dealing with common pig parasites- Financial considerations and budgeting for pig farming- Marketing and selling pork products- Understanding pig manure management- Implementing biosecurity measures to prevent disease- Record-keeping for pig health and productivity- Legal and regulatory requirements for pig farming- Organic and sustainable pig farming practices- Seasonal care and management adjustments- Pig behavioral problems and solutions- Selecting and using pig feeds and supplements- Common breeding issues and solutions- Post-mortem procedures and meat processing- Creating a pig care routine and schedule- Evaluating and improving pig genetics- Piglet care and weaning processes- Housing designs for different climates- Managing space and density in pig pens- Nutrition and diet planning for breeding sows- Impact of diet on pork quality- Financial analysis of pig farming operations- Innovations and technology in pig farming- Pig care during emergencies and extreme weather- Developing a business plan for pig farming- And More

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.9.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Tiere / Pflanzen / Natur
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• ISBN-10: 1-304-03772-X / 130403772X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-304-03772-5 / 9781304037725