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Practical Pig Keeping
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Product Description
The pig industry is unique in its commitment to intensive indoor pig production as well as indoor straw-based production and extensive outdoor systems. This fully illustrated manual provides essential and up-to-date information for successful pig keeping. Topics covered include getting started, breeding for future generations, making the most of nutrition, management, the breeding sow, raising piglets, market considerations, and pig health matters.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #606648 in Books
- Published on: 2001-02
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 208 pages
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About the Author
Paul Smith studied Animal Production at the University College of North Wales. His first appointment was with ADAS Great House Experimental Husbandry Farm where he undertook applied research into pigs. In 1978 he became ADAS Pig Specialist in Norfolk and East Suffolk and in 1987 set up PIGSPEC, an independent consultancy advising on management of a wide range of herds. Resident -Norwich, Norfolk
