Tag: pig industry

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The phenomenon of seasonal infertility among pigs is real, says Dr Pieter Grimbeek. However, it can be mitigated and even...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes This article discusses alternative byproducts to replace soya bean in pigs’ diets and their effects on growth performance and...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The size of investment in a modern piggery is substantial. Biosecurity of the national herd was placed in the...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The conditions in which pigs are produced vary, ranging from state-of-the-art facilities to the most basic of housing. In...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Building suitable housing for intensive pig farming represents the largest capital outlay in pig production. It is therefore crucial to...

This article was originally published on www.pigprogress.net. Click here to read the original article. Occurrence: Worldwide.Age affected: Gilts, sows.Causes: Uterine inertia; large foetus; small gilt; mismanagement of...