Directory of Pigs Resources

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Websites about the science and practice of raising pigs and related animals (including other boars) for agricultural use.

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• Australian Pig Science Association

  http://www.apsa.asn.au/
  This organisation aims to provide a forum for excellence in science related to all aspects of the pig industry. Gives information on membership, conferences, publications and awards.

• Basic Pig Husbandry: Gilts and Sows

  http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/56134/Basic_pig_husbandry-Gilts_and_sows_-_Primefact_70-final.pdf
  Provides guidance on selection and care of gilts and sows, the mating, gestation and pre-farrowing periods, farrowing, after-farrowing care and the lactation period.

• Basic Pig Husbandry: The Boar

  http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/56127/Basic_pig_husbandry_-_the_boar_-_Primefact_69-final.pdf
  Provides guidance on selecting boars, mating management, feed requirements, disease control programs, detusking and reluctance to work.

• Hog Production: Modern Methods of an Ancient Task

  http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/hog/
  Provides a historical account of the domestication of pigs and video clips of modern commercial pig production from farrowing, through the nursery pens to the finishing barn.

• National Pig Improvement Program

  http://npip.une.edu.au/
  Provides a service to the Australian pig industry by providing genetic evaluation services for participating purebred herds.

• Prairie Swine Centre

  http://www.prairieswine.com/
  Conducts research on behalf of western Canadian pork producers. Specializing in the areas of nutrition, swine behaviour, engineering, and environment.

• Primefacts: The Grower Herd

  http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/56152/Basic_pig_husbandry-Grower_herd_-_Primefact_73-final.pdf
  Provides guidance on feeding growing pigs, diseases, grading and temperature control and the importance of weighing and managing the finishers.

• Primefacts: The Litter

  http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/56142/Basic_pig_husbandry-The_litter_-_Primefact_71-final.pdf
  Provides information on managing newborn piglets, fostering and artificial rearing, routine tasks and creep feeding.

• Primefacts: The Weaner

  http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/56147/Basic_pig_husbandry-The_weaner_-_Primefact_72-final.pdf
  Discusses different types of weaning and their associated problems, and offers guidance on pre-weaning management, the weaning procedure and suitable weaning housing.

• The Pig Journal

  http://www.thepigsite.com/pigjournal/
  Produced by the UK Pig Veterinary Society, this twice yearly publication provides authoritative articles and information on pig production and health.

 

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