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The Hog Industry (Classic Reprint): Selection, Feeding, and Management; Recent American Experimental Work; Statistics of Production and Trade - Softcover
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The Hog Industry: Selection, Feeding, and Management is a practical guide for hog farmers and breeders seeking proven approaches. Drawing on American experiments, it covers how to choose breeding stock, feed efficiently, and manage hogs from birth to market.
The book blends hands-on guidance with production statistics, helping readers understand both farm practice and market trends. It explains housing, fencing, sanitation, disease prevention, and the care of sows and piglets, along with fattening and meat quality considerations. Designed for real-world use, it presents clear methods that can be applied on farms of different sizes and climates.
- How to select breeding stock and establish a foundation herd
- Feeding strategies, rations, and the role of different feed types
- Housing, sanitation, and disease prevention to improve health and productivity
- Production and trade statistics to inform planning and marketing
Ideal for readers involved in hog production, breeding programs, or agricultural extension work.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book covers the swine industry's history in the United States and includes comprehensive information on selecting, feeding, managing, and breeding hogs. The author discusses the development of native breeds of swine and the influence of English breeds. He also provides insights into the comparative similarity of types in different breeds despite variations in details. The book offers practical advice on selecting breeding stock and emphasizes the importance of adhering to breed standards to meet market qualifications. The author delves into the controversy surrounding breed preference and stresses the adaptability of hogs to different environments. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528520034_0
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