PIG PRODUCTION
The implementation of a sound management, health and nutrition programme is essential for sustainable pig production.
- Pig industry in SA
- Requirements
- Start-up
- Production process
- Housing
- Furrowing house
- Weaner house
- Grower house
- Sow combinations
- Management of the breeding herd
- Feeds
- The right animals to use
- Biosecurity
- Financial costs
- Diseases
- Principles of vaccination
- General treatment principles
- Viral diseases
- Bacterial diseases
- Internal parasites
- Zoonoses
- Diseases of adult animals
- Markets
- Consumer aspects
Expected outcomes:
Have a better understanding of the important aspects of pig farming to ensure sustainable pork production including the following:
- The production processes
- Housing requirements
- Management
- Nutrition
- Heath and biosecurity
- Markets