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MANAGEMENT OF LIVESTOCK (PIG)
CONTENT
- Introduction to Pig Management
- Breeds of Pigs
- Systems of Rearing Pigs
- Management Practices in Pig Rearing
Introduction to Pig Management
Pigs are non-ruminant animals. The two main species of pig are Sus scrofa and Sus vittatu. These are very prolific animals because they mature quickly between 8 – 9 months. They have short gestation period of 114 days. They are very good and efficient converters of feed into meats.
Breeds of Pigs
- Landrace
- Duroc Jersey
- Large White
- Large Black
- Hampshire
- Welsh
- Chester White
- Berkshire
- Poland China
- Essex Saddle Back
- Wessel Saddle Back
- West African Dwarf
- Tamworth
- Saddle back
Systems of Rearing Pigs
The systems of rearing pigs are basically extensive, semi-intensive and intensive systems.
Extensive System
Like other farm animals the animals are allowed to fend for themselves.
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