MODERN HERITAGE SWINE GUIDE
Many heritage breed pigs are well suited for raising outdoors, on pasture, and in the woods. They retain foraging skills and mothering instincts needed for outdoor production. Slow growth and a diverse diet add flavor, and consumers and chefs are enjoying this addition to the table.
This guide is offered for farmers who wish to learn more about raising traditional old-type hogs using both historic pasture-based management practices and modern information. Building Knowledge and skill will help farmers produce high quality, market-ready products to benefit the farm’s bottom line and conserve heritage breeds.
Modern Heritage Swine Series Guide
- Keys to Cost Management for Extensive Pork Production
- Common Health Concerns and Diseases of Pastured Pigs
- Biosecurity for Pastured Pigs
- Breeding Heritage Pigs
- Selecting Breeding Stock for Heritage Hogs
- Control of Inbreeding for Productivity and Genetic Conservation in Swine
- Artificial Insemination Basics for Pastured Pigs
- Detection of Estrus in Pigs
- Preparing for Farrowing
- Feeding Pigs in Extensive Production
- Heritage Hog Processing
- Marketing Your Heritage Pork Products
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