The most common form of pig farming in South Africa is intensive farming. As a rule pig farmers start small and grow their pig business too fast. The disadvantage is that many
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How to save cost on Pig Feed
Pig feed has become very expensive and we found a way to reduce our costing on Pig Feed. We still feed them grains and corn but reduced our feeding cost with roughly
Farming with Pigs – Build Your Own Pigpen
Building pig houses in South Africa are expensive so when you decide to build one, do it right. Make sure your flooring is done correctly and that the water runs to the
Management Piglets from Birth to Weaning
Management Piglets from birth to weaning ●Almost 50 % of the pigs that die on a farm, die before they are 14 days old. Good management in the farrowing house, where the
Housing for Pigs
Housing for Pigs: A Complete Guide for South African Farmers Pig farming is a profitable and growing agricultural venture in South Africa, but success depends heavily on proper housing. The right pig
10 Most Common Pig Diseases in SA
Causes of Diseases in Pigs – In order to understand what causes disease in animals, we first need to know what disease is. Disease (also known as sickness) is any process that
What Nutrition’s do Pigs Need – Farming for Success
Feed is the biggest cost factor in pig production and can amount to 60 to 80 % of the total cost of production. It is essential to give pigs the right amount