Author: Arthur James (Pig Keeper.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
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Book Description
Modern Pig-keeping. With ... Illustrations
Author: Arthur James (Pig Keeper.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Modern Pig-Keeping ... With Fourteen Illustrations
Author: H. P. JAQUESThe Handbook of Modern Pig Farming
Author: H. M. Rikard-BellPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447493060
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
This book contains a classic guide to pig farming that presents the reader with all the fundamental information they would need to know abut keeping and breeding pigs for pleasure or profit. It covers every aspect of the subject from stock selection to common ailments and how they can be avoided, making it ideal for novice breeders and owners alike. “The Handbook of Modern Pig Farming” is not to be missed by collectors of vintage agricultural literature. Contents include: “Type And Breed”, “Laying The Foundations Of The Herd”, “Systems Of Running”, “Breeding Sows”, “The Sow And Litter To Weaning”, “Housing”, “Feeding Stuffs”, “Elastic Rations”, “Feeding Home-Grown Produce”, “Hygiene”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on pig farming.
How to Raise Pigs
Author: Philip HasheiderPublisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 9780760331583
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
From choosing a breed to bringing home the bacon, this approachable, authoritative guide covers every facet of raising pigs--breeding, housing, feeding, healthcare, showing, and marketing.
Modern Pig-keeping
Author: Arthur JamesRaising Pigs
Author: Dion RosserPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Have you always wanted to raise pigs but didn't know where to begin? Do you want to know how to turn your pig farm into a profitable business? Look no further! Whether you're about to buy your first pig or you already have a pig farm, this guide is a must-have. By reading this book you will: Learn why pig farming is more than just producing meat. Discover the various types of pigs and which pig will best suit your needs. How to build proper housing and fencing for your pigs. Learn what your pigs need and how to care for them properly. Learn the nutritional needs of pigs and how to feed them well. Master the art of pig reproduction and breeding. Discover various ways to care for your newborn piglets. Do you like meat? Get tips on how to safely and humanly butcher your pig at home. Twelve tips to turn your pig farm into a booming business. This book is a revolutionary tool to help both new and seasoned farmers. This book features new perspectives on pig farming that will help the modern farmer. It has hands-on methods and instructions using easy to understand language. Grab a copy today and learn how to raise healthy pigs at home.
The Art of Pig Keeping
Author: Aaron BoydPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written for both new and seasoned pig farmers, "The Art of Pig Keeping" is a thorough handbook to raising hogs. This comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step process for growing healthy, content pigs from birth to market, along with professional advice on all facets of pig rearing.Everything you need to know to effectively run your own hog farm is covered in this book, from choosing and breeding pigs to building and maintaining a pig pen. You'll discover how to handle the breeding and farrowing process, manage common infections, and feed and care for your pigs. In addition to offering helpful guidance, "The Art of Pig Keeping" explores the significance of pigs in history and culture and their place in global agriculture and food production. This book is both educational and enjoyable, with lovely images and engaging narratives. "The Art of Pig Keeping" is a crucial tool for anyone interested in raising pigs for meat, breeding, or just as pets, regardless of your level of farming experience. With the help of this book, you'll be able to confidently rear healthy, content pigs and take advantage of all that hog farming has to offer.
Modern Pig Production Technology
Author: John GaddPublisher: Nottingham University Press
ISBN: 1907284478
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 613
Book Description
The important management techniques of the most successful pig producers today are made available in this textbook through the practical advice of an award-winning pig consultant. The book describes and analyzes likely future developments and how they might fit into the economic scene—incorporating a unique econometric (cost-effective) interpretation in addition to research and field trial performance results. The groundbreaking “Business Management” section is based on the experience of advising on some 3,500 pig farms across 32 countries and is just one of the many in-depth features of this essential guide.
Pig Tales: An Omnivore's Quest for Sustainable Meat
Author: Barry EstabrookPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393248038
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
A Splendid Table Staff Book Pick of the Year "Estabrook, a reporter of iron constitution and persistence, has dug deep into the truth about the American pork industry without losing his sense of humor and humanity." —Christopher Kimball, Wall Street Journal In Pig Tales, New York Times best-selling author of Tomatoland Barry Estabrook turns his attention to the dark side of the American pork industry. Drawing on personal experiences raising pigs as well as sharp investigative instincts, Estabrook covers the range of the human-porcine experience. He shows how these intelligent creatures are all too often subjected to lives of suffering in confinement and squalor, sustained on a drug-laced diet just long enough to reach slaughter weight. But Estabrook also reveals how it is possible to raise pigs responsibly and respectfully, benefiting producers and consumers—as well as some of the top chefs in America. Provocative, witty, and deeply informed, Pig Tales is bound to spark conversation at dinner tables across America.
Author: H. P. Jaques