Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs, 3rd Edition : Care, Facilities, Management, Breeds by Kelly Klober (2009, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101603424733
ISBN-139781603424738
eBay Product ID (ePID)72470017

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Edition3
Book TitleStorey's Guide to Raising Pigs, 3rd Edition : Care, Facilities, Management, Breeds
Number of Pages374 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, Industries / Agribusiness, Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal
IllustratorYes
FeaturesNew Edition
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics, Medical
AuthorKelly Klober
Book SeriesStorey's Guide to Raising Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight21 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-047157
Table Of Content1 An Introduction to Raising Hogs 2 Raising Hogs for the Family Table 3 Home Butchering and Pork Processing 4 Fitting and Showing Hogs 5 The Hog Business 6 Preparing for Your Breeding Herd 7 Selecting Breeding Stock 8 Managing Your Breeding Herd 9 Hog Health Care 10 Managing Your Hog Operation 11 Day-to-Day Life with Hogs Appendix A: Reproductive Information Appendix B: Resources Glossary IndeX
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisLearn how to successfully raise your own pigs. Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, Kelly Klober provides expert tips on making your hog operation more efficient and profitable. Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs will give beginners the confidence they need to succeed, while inspiring experienced farmers to try new techniques and experiment with new breeds., Providing all the information a small-scale pig farmer needs, this comprehensive guide covers breed selection, housing, humane handling, butchering, disease management, and more.
LC Classification NumberSF395.K54 2009

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  • Something for everyone

    It would have been better for me if it contained more of the vaccine aspect of swine care. It is still helpful for all levels of knowledge of hog care .

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  • Quick reference for beginning pig farmers

    Good reference source for swine breeders. Would recommend it for those in 4H.

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  • awesome

    great read

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