Vitamins can be defined as organic compounds, which function in small amounts (mg or g) and are essential to the normal functioning of the animal body. They cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts by body tissues and when lacking, provoke Read more…
Category: Livestock
Pigs are omnivores and can eat almost any kind of food, but that does not mean all kinds of foods are healthy for them. We have discussed cereal grains, and tuber foods that are used for pig feed formulation, so Read more…
The nutritional aspects of pig management involve a consideration of the digestive system of the pig. More so, the factors affecting digestion, feed composition, pretreatment of feeds, and nutritional requirements during the different stages or phases of life. The formulation Read more…
African swine fever (ASF) is a hemorrhagic disease caused by a virus. Domestic and wild pigs are the carrier of the disease and it spreads quickly. African swine fever has serious economic and production impacts and had affected many countries Read more…
There are different breeds of Pigs in the world. Some are reared as pets, but most are for meat production. The breeds I will be discussing today are merely those found frequently within the tropical regions. Black-skinned Pig Breeds Read more…
Although good pig management practice can help to minimize disease outbreaks in swine, diseases are inevitable just like in humans. Common pig problems are difficulty in breathing, cough, runny nose, or pneumonia, and over-the-counter antibiotics drugs can help with these Read more…
Protein is an important pig feed ingredient, whether you’re formulating grower feed, finisher, pellets for sow, or creep feed for piglets. Also, if you’re buying pig feed from a store, formulating your feed with grains and supplements, cereals with amino Read more…
The two main ingredients of organic pig feed are Carbs and Protein. They are essential in making the pigs gain weight and grow muscles. Feedstuffs can be classified into energy or protein sources according to whether they are rich in Read more…
Pigs are omnivorous animals and they can eat most foods that humans eat. Whether you’re raising pigs commercially or as a pet, you can feed your pigs with homemade foods. Some of the ingredients for making pig feed are also Read more…
High crude protein feed is very essential for pigs, especially when they’re still in the growth stage. The role of amino acid or what protein does to pig generally is to assist in fast growth and healthy muscles. To fatten Read more…
