Covering all the major aspects of raising pigs and hogs, this book looks at how to choose the right breed, how to feed and house your animal and how to breed, butcher and process pork meats. A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Small-Scale Pig Raising
A Guide to Raising Pigs offers small-scale farmers and 4-H or FFA youngsters clear, illustrated information about every aspect of pig raising including:
-- Choosing the right breeds
-- Feeding and housing
-- Health maintenance and disease prevention
-- Breeding
-- Butchering and pork processing
-- Fitting and showing
-- Pig raising as a business Practical advice for buying, feeding, and caring for hogs, plus modern breeding and herd management. |