MARKET PIG BREEDS
MARKET SWINE 101 – BREEDS Common breeds of market hogs seen at United States county fairs and jackpot shows are Hampshire, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Duroc, Blue Butt Cross and Spot. Many…
MARKET SWINE 101 – BREEDS Common breeds of market hogs seen at United States county fairs and jackpot shows are Hampshire, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Duroc, Blue Butt Cross and Spot. Many…
THE PROCESS OF PICKING OUT A PIG The process of selecting a market pig can be an overwhelming task. If you are open to any breed, your first focus should…
HOW TO EVALUATE SWINE LAMENESS Each day, twice a day, you are given an opportunity to practice livestock management. Each time you feed, evaluate your pig from head to tail…
HOW TO TREAT A SUNBURNED PIG Pigs and sun don’t go together…but you’d be hard pressed to convince a pig otherwise! They love to be warm and toasty! But the…
PARASITE CONTROL IN SWINEWhy We Worm Market Pigs De-Worming pigs is the most overlooked and underestimated health practice! Worms are parasites that deprive the pig of nutrients and cause poor growth…
MEDICINE CABINET FOR SWINE Medicine Cabinet Items to Have on Hand. WOUND TREATMENT: Betadine Solution Hydrogen Peroxide Spray Bottle Cotton facial pads Blood Coagulate Powder Topical Antibiotic Spray or Ointment…
ITCHY SKIN SPRAY When you find your pig or goat itching to the point of hives, scratches and cuts, here is a mixture that works to reduce the itch and…
HOW TO PREVENT STOMACH & GASTRIC ISSUESWHAT HELPS THE PIG’S STOMACH? Movement – Stomach and gastric issues rely on natural movements of wandering & grazing. These movements are normal habits…
HEAT STRESS PREVENTION, SIGNS, SYMPTOMS & REMEDIES Pigs are very sensitive to heat and humidity. Humidity can be harder on pigs than a dry heat. Most animals release excess heat…
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR PIG WON’T EAT When you notice that your pig has left food in the feed trough, this is what we call “Off Feed”. The term…