Happy Pigs Taste Better by Alice Percy

Author:Alice Percy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing

CHAPTER SEVEN

Midwifery for the Swineherd

If you are managing a farrow-to-finish or feeder pig operation, you will need to read this chapter to learn how to manage your breeding herd for maximum productivity and quality. Even if you’re managing a finishing operation, you will still want to read this chapter to understand what a well-managed feeder pig operation looks like and what questions to ask of your source farm before investing money in feeder stock. This chapter covers the selection and management of breeding stock, different farrowing systems (including range farrowing, group farrowing, and individual farrowing pens), the birthing process, neonatal and postpartum care, weaning management, and, for the finishing operation, a guide to selecting weaner pigs.

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