When pigs have respiratory diseases such as swine respiratory disease (SRD) and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome ...
Pigs can be smart, affectionate pets—but they’re often misunderstood. Here’s what to know about owning a pet pig, from growth ...
Researchers with the University of Arkansas have found that slowing the growth rate of female pigs before breeding would allow for more piglets and healthier sows. Charles Maxwell, professor of animal ...
There’s no question that newborn piglets are more susceptible to iron deficiency due to inadequate iron stores at birth and rapid growth rate before weaning. But little research exists on just how ...
Most farms still use the old-school method – manually weighing pigs with stationary scales. This process requires several ...