Management and Care of Piglets One of the most abrupt and major changes for any animal is its birth. The fetus …

At birth, the piglet undergoes many activities which are quite stressful. Below are the activities for the piglets. …

Silent Heat in Sows Most sows suffering from silent heating are those exposed to overcrowding in a badly matched grou…

The dry period is the time interval from weaning to service wherein the sow is unproductive. Careful management …

Gilts for breeding are usually selected when they 4 to 6 months old either on farm or from other reputable bree…

The performance level of swine herd is determined by both genetics and environment. The genetic contribution is de…

Activities in the farm can be grouped into daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities. Special activities can also…