Download or read book The Pig Book written by Citizens Against Government Waste and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The federal government wastes your tax dollars worse than a drunken sailor on shore leave. The 1984 Grace Commission uncovered that the Department of Defense spent $640 for a toilet seat and $436 for a hammer. Twenty years later things weren't much better. In 2004, Congress spent a record-breaking $22.9 billion dollars of your money on 10,656 of their pork-barrel projects. The war on terror has a lot to do with the record $413 billion in deficit spending, but it's also the result of pork over the last 18 years the likes of: - $50 million for an indoor rain forest in Iowa - $102 million to study screwworms which were long ago eradicated from American soil - $273,000 to combat goth culture in Missouri - $2.2 million to renovate the North Pole (Lucky for Santa!) - $50,000 for a tattoo removal program in California - $1 million for ornamental fish research Funny in some instances and jaw-droppingly stupid and wasteful in others, The Pig Book proves one thing about Capitol Hill: pork is king!

Download or read book Pig Housing written by David Sainsbury and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pig Keeping Housing Feeding and General Management written by W. D. Peck and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a complete guide to all aspects of pig keeping. Full of practical advice, instruction, and useful diagrams and photos, it focuses mainly on the three most important aspects of pig keeping - Housing, Feeding and General Management. Contents Include : Policies in Perspective Choosing the System Housing Pig Keeping Equipment Feeding in Theory Feeding In Practice Feeding A Matter of Choice Breeding Better Pigs Management Breeding Stock Management Farrowing Management Rearing Management Fattening Health and Disease Copper or Gold? Grading Standards for Bacon Pigs Price Conversion Table Chemical Analyses of Feeding Stuffs Standard Rations for Home Mixing Useful Addresses Notifiable Diseases of Pigs Pork, Bacon or Heavy Hog? Standards of Performance for Breeding and Fattening Pigs References

Download or read book Pig Housing written by David Sainsbury and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pig Farming written by and published by Pearson South Africa. This book was released on 2004 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kunekune Pigs written by Roger Rodendale and published by Zoodoo Publishing Kunekune Pigs. This book was released on 2017 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kunekune pig is one of the smallest of all domesticated pigs. The name Kunekune comes from a Maori word which means 'fat and round'. This is perfectly descriptive of the appearance of this unusual variety of pigs. With the growing popularity of the Kunekune pigs as pets, a lot has been studied and researched about the breed. Although they are native to New Zealand, these pigs have become a global favorite among farm owners and pig lovers. The personality of the Kunekune is responsible for the growing interest in these animals as pets. Kunekune pigs are more likely to come when called and are also affectionate towards their family in comparison to other breeds of pigs. These smaller sized pigs are ideal for different environments. They are gentle beings that are used in several therapy programs and also in pet shows. This book is perfect for you if you want to learn more about the Kunekune pig before bringing one home as a pet. It covers various subjects such as the origin, natural history, dietary requirements, breeding, healthcare requirements and more to help you understand your responsibilities as a Kunekune owner better. The goal of this book is to make sure that you are ready to become a parent to a Kunekune pig. They are just as demanding as any other pet. You need to ensure that you give them ample attention, care and love in order for them to thrive and stay in the pink of their health. Once you are sure that you can afford and manage one of these fantastic animals, you are in for the ride of a lifetime! Covered in this book: - Appearance - Behavior - Bonding - Care - Diet - Grooming - Habitat - Health - History - Housing - Intelligence - Keeping - Preparing your home - Pros and cons - Training - Transporting ... and much more

Download or read book Swine Housing and Facilities written by Janice C. Swanson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book AD01E Pig keeping in the tropics written by Dick Muys and published by Agromisa Foundation. This book was released on 2004 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The English Pig Industry written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2009 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report finds that, although the pig industry is highly competitive and is well known for being cyclical, the last ten years have seen a steady decline in the scale and productivity of the English pig industry and an increase in the pig meat imported into the UK to satisfy consumer demand. The lack of transparency in the supply chain leads farmers to form the view that they are not getting their fair share. UK pigs cost more to produce than their EU counterparts. The industry blames this on the effects of disease outbreaks, high feed prices, burdensome environmental regulations and the high cost of the introduction of new welfare standards of housing for pigs in 1999. Pig producers are rightly proud of their high welfare standards, but the Committee believes that they have not successfully promoted to the consumer the justification for the higher cost of English pig meat. Retailers and catering suppliers are responsible for ensuring that labelling of pig meat products is clear and unambiguous, but producers, animal welfare groups such as the RSPCA, and Government, have a role in making certain that consumers understand the difference between the standards of welfare in the various methods of pig production and ensuring that pig meat produced in the UK is of a high welfare standard. Defra must continue to: advise other Government departments and public bodies on the welfare standards of farm assurance schemes in order to encourage them to adopt a more innovative approach in public sector procurement of pig meat; liaise closely with the industry on its Health and Welfare Council; fund research into the pig-specific diseases which have severely impacted on the industry in recent years.

Download or read book Homegrown Pork written by Sue Weaver and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising a pig for meat is easy to do, even in a small space like a suburban backyard. In just five months, a 30-pound shoat will become a 250-pound hog and provide you with more than 100 pounds of pork, including tenderloin, ham, ribs, bacon, sausage, and more. Homegrown Pork covers everything you need to know to raise your own pig, from selecting a breed to feeding, housing, fencing, health care, and humane processing. Invite all your friends over for a healthy and succulent pork dinner!

Download or read book Swine Housing and Equipment Handbook written by Midwest Plan Service and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of design data -- Site selection for swine facilities -- Scheduling -- Farrowing facilities -- Nursery facilities -- Growing and finishing facilities -- Gestation and breeding facilities -- Combining buildings -- Pasture production -- Insulation -- Mechanical ventilation -- Manure pit ventilation -- Cooling systems -- Natural ventilation -- Manure management -- Slotted floors -- Utilities -- Swine handling -- Existing buildings -- Grain-fed centers -- Equipment -- Building and equipment materials.

Download or read book Backyard Farming Raising Pigs written by Kim Pezza and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here! Join the Backyard Farming Movement and Turn Your Home into a Homestead! Pigs are easily among the smartest and sweetest animals you can include on your farm or homestead. Occasionally challenging and always rewarding, pigs are intelligent animals and make for a great addition to any backyard farmer’s livestock. Whether you plan to raise a single hog or a full litter of piglets, Backyard Farming: Raising Pigs is your expert guide to successfully keeping and caring for these animals. Raising Pigs covers a wide range of ownership and care issues, from selecting the right breeds and numbers for your wants and needs, housing and feeding requirements, breeding and raising piglets, and keeping your animals happy and healthy. With Raising Pigs, you will: • Learn to understand and appreciate these essential livestock investments • Build efficient housing for your pigs to minimize your workload • Learn to identify and treat a number of ailments and illnesses common to pigs • Learn proper slaughtering techniques for your animals and prepare them for sale or personal use • Discover a variety of delicious recipes using meat from your own farm ...and many more tips to help you achieve success. More than ever, people everywhere are making a return to the farming lifestyle. Backyard Farming is your source for knowledge. Join the growing movement of homesteaders looking for a healthier, happier way of life—it starts right in your very own backyard. Backyard Farming is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference.

Download or read book Pet Pigs Keeping Pigs As Pets Pig Book for Care Training Health Grooming Costs and Feeding written by John Jepperton and published by Imb Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pigs are very often misunderstood animals as a lot of people think that they are dirty, destructive, aggressive and have a bad temperament. This is not so: pigs are very loving and affectionate animals and that's why they are amazing pets but only if trained and cared for properly. Due to the recent popularity in keeping pigs as pets, many people are considering getting a pet pig. Pigs are very similar to dogs. In fact, their intelligence is higher than that of a dog. Pigs have a number of attractive qualities that make it very appealing to have as a pet. They are extremely intelligent, active, playful, loving and curious. These food lovers adapt to house rules in no time as they are easy to train. Pigs have peculiar exercising requirements that need to be met if you don't want any trouble in the house. It is true, pigs can be destructive and aggressive if not cared for properly. However, with proper training, care and attention, these cuties can be very good, kind and adorable pets. They will love you and protect you once they consider you their guardian. This book is packed with everything related to pigs, it is a complete guide for people that have misconceptions about pigs and for those who want to keep pigs as pets. I hope you have as much fun with your pigs as I have with mine! Covered in this book: The best breed of pigs to have. Temperament of a pig Pros and Cons of having a pig as pet. How to take care of a pig. How to train your pig. The medical concerns related to the pig. The pig's common behavior. The pig's grooming needs. House-proofing for the pig. Financial aspects ... and much more

Download or read book The Prairie Homestead Cookbook written by Jill Winger and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

Download or read book Hog Feeder written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pig Housing written by David William Bateman SAINSBURY and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pig Health written by John Carr and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 1001 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maintaining the health of pigs is vital in pig farming and production. This new book written by experts from around the world focuses on the health of pigs, first with coverage of the disorders of pigs organised by clinical sign and body system. The book explores environmental medicine and then health maintenance. Treatment options are discussed, emphasizing a reduction in antimicrobial use and an increased awareness of a holistic approach to treatment. The book includes over 1,500 high-quality illustrations to enhance the clinical description, as well as a wealth of high-quality videos to test the reader in making differential diagnoses with treatment options. Quizzes at the end of each section also encourage reflective learning. International experts from the UK, USA, Australia, Spain and Taiwan cover clinical examination of the individual pig and groups along with environmental medicine, making this the ideal reference for veterinary practitioners and students. Those interested in population medicine (poultry, aquaculture, cattle and small ruminant and apiaries) will particularly enjoy the holistic approach to veterinary medicine. All those who appreciate the many talents of pigs will enjoy the practical approach to managing the health of their animals. This book moves veterinary science forward, promoting health rather than treating disease. It will be your number one reference for keeping your pigs healthy.