Pig Breeding - Tips In Raising Healthy Pigs

Pig breeding basically refers to the process of
mating pigs for business. Pigs are one of the
most favorable farm animals to breed simply
because they have a short gestation period and
they can produce large litters. What's more, you
can breed up to 50 females with just a few
year-old boars, so it is a very lucrative
business as it doesn't take up so much time and
effort to breed.

If you're into the pig breeding business and
would like to get started in raising pigs, here
are a few tips to breeding successfully and
producing well-rounded pigs:

o Pig breeding requires research and good
analytical skills when choosing boars and sows
for breeding. Take some time to research on
where to look for good pigs to buy, who to go
to, and the equipment needed to facilitate good
breeding. You may ask your favorite stores and
businesses for referrals when looking for pig
breeders. They will direct you to breeders who
are known for their healthy and admirable boars,
sows, and who are known to produce impressive
litters all the time.

o In pig breeding, particularly when choosing
sows, pick those that are at least 10 months
old. For boars, if you are just starting out you
can buy one or two that are at least 8 months old
and raise them well until they are able to breed
a larger number of females. Boars that are at
least a year old can breed with about 30 to 50
females.

o To be able to breed healthy piglets, it is
important that you conduct physical check-ups
with your sows not only to see if they are ready
to mate but also if they have any health problems
or diseases that could affect the litter. You
will know if a sow is ready to mate by the
swelling of its vulva, which is the main
indicator of fertility. In pig breeding, the
process can be done immediately once fertility
is detected, so if you have young sows you can
begin mating on the first day of fertility.

o Remember to always keep the pens or stalls
clean and free from worms or lice so that
diseases won't spread from the pigs to the
litters. You should also treat the mothers for
these parasites before the litters are due to be
born. You can clean the stalls regularly with a
mild cleanser and wash the pregnant pigs gently
once in a while before the piglets are born.

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So remember these pointers in mind. You will
discover that picking up skills in pig breeding
tips does not require to be hard when you're
learning from someone who have experienced. If
you would like more tips on pig breeding, take a
look at: http://www.howtoraisepigs.com

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