Download or read book A Guide to Swine Breeding Literature written by Charles E. Shelby and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide to Raising Pigs written by Kelly Klober and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Care, facilities, breed selection, management.
Download or read book Small scale Outdoor Pig Breeding written by Wendy Scudamore and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding is a comprehensive guide to breeding and rearing pigs in natural conditions without compromising their well-being. The book provides support for novice pig-keepers hoping to breed their own pigs. Moreover, it also acts as a valuable reference for more experienced breeders and offers information about different breeds of pigs and their respective needs. Topics covered include: choosing a breed; selecting a boar; hogging and mating; gestation care; farrowing; and hand rearing. This invaluable reference guide to breeding and rearing pigs is aimed at all pig-keepers, whether novice or more experienced, and also smallholders, farmers and rare breed enthusiasts. Fully illustrated with 77 colour photographs and diagrams.
Download or read book A Guide to Pig Breeding A Collection of Articles on the Boar and Sow Swine Selection Farrowing and Other Aspects of Pig Breeding written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Raising Pigs written by Carlotta Cooper and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to raising pigs for food or as pets, covering selecting a breed, shelter, feeding, breeding, and more.
Download or read book How to Raise Pigs written by Philip Hasheider and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backed by the National FFA Organization, our acclaimed series of How to Raise guides has helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. In this freshly updated second edition of How to Raise Pigs, farmer and author Philip Hasheider covers every facet of raising pigs. His approachable, authoritative advice covers everything from figuring out which breed to buy to properly housing, fencing, feeding, breeding, showing, marketing, and butchering your animals. Fully illustrated with instructional photography, How to Raise Pigs continues to serve as the go-to reference book in your livestock library--whether you're raising your pigs for pleasure or profit.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Pigs 4th Edition written by Kelly Klober and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, farmer Kelly Klober provides expert advice on making any size hog operation more efficient and profitable in Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs. The most comprehensive book available on the topic, this fourth edition features the most up-to-date practices, illustrated with color photography. Both beginners and experienced farmers will find all the information they need to select, house, care for, breed, and butcher pigs, along with marketing advice.
Download or read book The Story of Durocs written by Bernard R. Evans and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Whittemore s Science and Practice of Pig Production written by Colin T. Whittemore and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science and practice of pig production has changed rapidly overrecent decades; new husbandry practices, new understandings ofgrowth, reproduction and health, new appreciations of welfare andenvironmental impact, new nutritional approaches, and modernreproductive and genetic techniques have all come into being,together with the emergence of new health challenges. Now in its third edition, this long established reference bookon the management, breeding, feeding, nutrition, health and welfareof pigs has been fully revised to provide clear and currentinformation on both the practical and scientific aspects of the pigindustry. With the help of a new panel of international experts anda senior editor, the overall structure now contains input frominternational centres across Europe and North America. This edition includes: Updated versions of existing chapters; Completely revised and new sections on: Pig meat and carcassquality, Reproduction, The maintenance of health, Nutritional valueof protein and amino acids in feed stuffs, Value of fats and oilsin pig diets, Product marketing, Environmental management,Simulation modelling; Input from international authorities; Many tables, diagrams, photographs and figures.
Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Chickens written by and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unique attributes and personalities of 100 breeds of chickens--with stunning full-color...
Download or read book On the Breeding Rearing and Fattening of Swine A Guide to the Methods and Equipment of Livestock Farming written by William Youatt and published by Von Elterlein Press. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains a detailed guide to the methods and equipment of livestock keeping, with information on the breeding, rearing, and fattening of pigs. Complete with a detailed illustrations, handy tables, and a wealth of useful and interesting information on breeding swine, this text constitutes a must-have for discerning farmers, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'An Introduction and Comparative View of the Different Breeds of Swine', 'On the Breeding and Rearing of Pigs', and 'On the Feeding and Fattening of Swine'. Many antique books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this book, now in an affordable modern edition - complete with a new introduction pig farming.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Pigs 3rd Edition written by Kelly Klober and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-27 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to successfully raise your own pigs. Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, Kelly Klober provides expert tips on making your hog operation more efficient and profitable. Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs will give beginners the confidence they need to succeed, while inspiring experienced farmers to try new techniques and experiment with new breeds.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Pigs 3rd Edition written by Kelly Klober and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to successfully raise your own pigs. Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, Kelly Klober provides expert tips on making your hog operation more efficient and profitable. Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs will give beginners the confidence they need to succeed, while inspiring experienced farmers to try new techniques and experiment with new breeds.
Download or read book The Genetics of the Pig written by Max Frederick Rothschild and published by CABI. This book was released on 2011 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The understanding of pig genetics and genomics has advanced significantly in recent years, creating fresh insights into biological processes. This comprehensive reference work discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. Fully updated throughout to reflect advances in the subject, this new edition also includes new information on genetic aspects of domestication, colour variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field.
Download or read book Small Scale Pig Raising written by Dirk Van Loon and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you dream of raising a feeder animal but have limited land, time, and money? Dirk van Loon has a solution for you! Covering everything from buying your pig to smoking your own bacon, "Small-Scale Pig Raising" will show you how to produce the most meat for the smallest investment of time and money in a healthy and stress-free environment. This volume covers the essentials, including: Housing & equipment Penning & handling Commercial feeds Alternative feeds Pig digestion & physiology Breeding & farrowing Management techniques Butchering "Small-Scale Pig Raising" includes in-depth detail on home butchering with step-by-step instructions and photos that break down the entire process from slaughtering to portioning meat for the freezer. This book covers everything a beginner needs to know.
Download or read book Swine written by William Dietrich and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn from a seasoned expert on how to successfully breed, feed, and manage your swine. This comprehensive guide includes practical tips for pig farmers of all skill levels. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
