Pig production has changed from the peasant system of allowing the animals to scavenge for food, thereby exposing them to attack of pests and diseases. Modern pig farms are being established by both private and government at various levels and Read more…
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In piggery, we have different pens where pigs are kept Farrowing pen : This is a pen where the sows give birth. Servicing Pen : This is a pen where the boar service the sow. Isolation or Medication Pen : Read more…
Should I add water to Pig’s mash? There is no cost-effectiveness in soaking grains and consequently, it is a waste of time. Adding water to mash diets in the ratio of 2:1 (water: food) on a volume basis makes them Read more…
A lot of factors have been known to cause diseases to animals, including pigs. Such factors are poor feeding and management practices, harmful climatic conditions. Also, the activities of microorganisms such as viruses, rickettsiae, and bacteria, and the harmful effects Read more…
Devil’s claw is a medicinal plant with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects for both man and other animals. The other time, we talked about the health benefits of devil’s claw on dogs, it’s important to know that it also has positive Read more…
The most productive pigs are likely to be those reared in a suitable environmental temperature. This ensures that the pig’s metabolic heat production is at a minimum and it is neither using feed energy to keep warm nor reducing feed Read more…
The system of rearing animals, including pigs, can be classified into two groups. The extensive method and the intensive method. The first method is usually practiced by peasants or small-scale producers while the second can only be practiced by Large-scale Read more…
Modern-day Pig House The design of a pig building depends on some important factors such as the type of materials found within the area, the climate, the purpose for which they are kept (e.g breeding or fattening), and the amount Read more…
