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    Basics of taking care of pigs – Pig Farming part 1
    Pig farming has gradually risen to become one of the top agribusiness ventures, just like any other livestock pigs are prone to diseases which leads to death. Out break such as swine flu, brucellosis, pneumonia, coccidiosis and respiratory disease are the reasons for reduced production. Have a doctor in for checkups and treatment, if pigs […]
    Duration: 00:13:26
    Pigs diseases and parasites and how to control them on your farm
    Parasites are divided into two groups: External and internal parasites. The external parasites live outside the body of the host. The host being the animal or person the parasites live on. The internal parasites live inside the body of the animal and cannot be seen. They can only be detected from the impacts and effects […]
    Duration: 00:08:23
    How to avoid or minimize mistakes in pig farming – part one
    Pig farming is highly profitable, however pigs are associated with several risks that requires proper management practices to minimize mistakes. Furthermore, it is advisable to always stock pigs in numbers that can be easily managed depending on available funds as well as learning about pig farming earlier as this can be done by visiting experienced […]
    Duration: 00:06:51
    How to start a pig farm in Ghana
    Pig farming is highly profitable hence always follow the trends of prices before selling since sometimes pig market is controlled but demand and supply. Additionally intensive pig farming method gives quicker returns since they grow faster when fed on grains. Furthermore, they also feed on grass and food left overs thus reducing feeding costs. Normally […]
    Duration: 00:03:24
    Piglet Management
    Being a lucrative business in agriculture, the quality and quantity of swine products obtained from swine farming is determined by the production technology used. As there are 4 stages to post – natal piglet care, first stage is clipping of navel and dipping in iodine solution, second is clipping of needle teeth, third stage is […]
    Duration: 00:15:02
    How to start your own pig farm business
    Pig farming business gives faster returns since Boers become ready at 18 months and sows have a gestation period that does not exceed 115 days. Pork is widely consumed. Additionally pigs are sensitive hence need high level of care and management. Factors for pig farming are land, capital and market. There are two pig farming […]
    Duration: 00:12:15
    How to start pig production
    Before you start a pig production business, there are some basics that you need to consider. To start pig production, you need land but since people are not comfortable with pigs, you need to look for a place that is not within a residential area. Build the structures that have a shade and the roof […]
    Duration: 00:09:10
    Management of swine
    Being an important animal for both nutrition and provision of raw materials for other industries, quality and quantity of swine is determined by the technology used in production. Swine management comprises of practices fro better production and these include housing practices, feeding practices, breeding practices and health care practices for attainment of the best results […]
    Duration: 00:06:05
    Swine training – Finishing barn
    To begin with pig rearing is a proper investment for pork production which has taken the centre stage in the market due to being lean and less fibrous compared to other meat sources. When rearing pigs, make sure there is enough feed available for them because low feed supply lead to reduction the growth and […]
    Duration: 00:12:00
    A Full Pig Farming Guide for Beginners – Smart Pigs Part 2
    Pigs of all ages are susceptible to intestinal diseases and diarrhoea. Having a herd health plan will help to minimize disease incidents in the farm. Diseases are the largest cost burden in pre production causing major losses. Mange makes the pigs skin look flaky. To control diseases, wash and dry the piggery and between each […]
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