4 Vital Tips for Beginner’s Pig Farming
Though I have published several articles on pigs and swine production for existing and beginner pig farmers and I think it is necessary to give a few guidelines that intending …
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7 Best Pig Breeds for Commercial Pig Farming
There are many breeds of pigs that can be used for commercial pig farming. Choosing the right breed is important, as it will determine many aspects of the production process, …
Top 6 Easy to Raise Farm Animals
Humans started the domestication of animals many years ago. These animals were used for food, power and clothing then and even up till today. The animals that were first domesticated …
10 Facts about Pigs and Pig Farming
What is Pig Farming? Pig production involves the raising and management of pigs mainly for meat (pork). This aspect of livestock farming has gained top recognition in most parts of …
How to Build a Pig Pen or House
Housing which is usually the open-sided type in the intensive system of pig production is more sophisticated and capital-intensive. The pig house will generally comprise a concrete or hard floor, …
The Importance of Keeping Farm Animals
Animal domestication is the result of a long and complicated process that occurred 12,000 years ago. Today, there are over millions of chickens, turkeys, cows, pigs, sheep and goats being …
Castration of Animals: Merits and Methods
Castration is simply the destruction or removal of the testes, epididymis, and a part of the spermatic cord from a male animal, e.g. ram, buck, boar and bull. It is …
7 Ways to Manage Odors in Pig or Chicken Farms
Undoubtedly, the pervasive challenge linked with raising chickens and pigs is keeping the pungent odors emanating from the chicken or pig pens from getting worse or even totally eradicating them.