Swine Production and Managementoffers a comprehensive and practical guide to modern pig farming, combining academic depth with field-level application. The book covers the full spectrum of swine production — from taxonomy, breeds, nutrition, and housing, to advanced topics like reproductive physiology, disease management, pork processing, and biosecurity. Written in accessible language, it caters to students, veterinarians, researchers, and practitioners alike. Emphasis is placed on tropical and temperate farming practices, economic viability, and the role of swine in global meat production. Rich in technical detail and illustrative examples, it’s a vital resource for efficient and sustainable pig farming.
• Complete guide from taxonomy to pork processing
• Emphasis on both tropical and temperate systems
• Covers breeding, nutrition, housing, disease control
• Detailed content for students, vets, and professionals
• Practical applications for small and large-scale pig farms
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. General Body Features and Handling of Pigs
3. Swine Production System
4. Breeds of Swine
5. Management of Basic Swine Activities
6. Housing of Pigs
7. The Digestive System of the Pig
8. Nutrition of Swine
9. Reproductive System of Boar
10. Reproductive Physiology of Boars
11. Reproductive System of Sows
12. Reproductive Physiology of Sows
13. Selection of Swine
14. Systems of Breeding
15. Piglet Management – Birth to Weaning
16. Farrowing Management in Sows
17. Lactation and Its Management in Sows
18. Production of Pork
19. Biosecurity in Swine Production
20. Economic Benefits and Marketing in Swine Farms
21. Basic Haematology, Biochemistry and Physiology of Swine
22. Diseases in Swine
23. Common Bacterial Disease in Swine
24. Common Viral Disease in Swine
25. Common Parasitic Disease in Swine
26. Nutritional Deficiencies in Swine
27. Abnormalities in Swine
28. Techniques of Necropsy Diagnoses in Swine
29. Record Keeping in Swine Production
30. Disinfection of Swine Barns
31. Economics of Setting up of a Pig Rearing Farm
32. Terms used in Swine Industry
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