Author : Peter R. English
Publisher : Diamond Farm Book Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780852361276
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (612 download)
Book Synopsis The Sow, Improving Her Efficiency by : Peter R. English
Download or read book The Sow, Improving Her Efficiency written by Peter R. English and published by Diamond Farm Book Publications. This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaner production - economic aspects; The sow - analysis of her failures; Diseases of the sow and piglets; Replacement policy; Management of the gilt; Farrowing; Farrowing quarters - the basic requeriments; The udder: suckling and nursing; Management of the lactating sow and litter; Weaning, mating and pregnancy management; Feeding the sow; Establishing the newly weaned pig; Age at weaning - considerations; My unit - establishment, operation and results; Improving efficiency - management and labour considerations; Welfare of the sow and her piglets.