Product Description

The pig industry is committed to intensive indoor pig production as well as indoor straw-based production and extensive outdoor systems. This illustrated manual provides up-to-date information for successful pig keeping. Topics covered include: getting started; breeding for future generations; making the most of nutrition; management - pigs and people; the breeding sow; raising piglets; market considerations; pig health matters and the way forward.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #188973 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

About the Author
Paul Smith studied Animal Production at the University College of North Wales. His first appointment was with ADAS Great House Experimental Husbandry Farm where he undertook applied research into pigs. In 1978 he became ADAS Pig Specialist in Norfolk and East Suffolk and in 1987 set up PIGSPEC, an independent consultancy advising on management of a wide range of herds. Resident -Norwich, Norfolk

Customer Reviews

Practical Pig Keeping
Practical Pig Keeping is such a handy book to have, it tells you everything from how to feed pigs, to raising piglets. I found the information on marketing pigs so simple and easy to undersatand, and all in all this is a must have book for first time pig breeders.