This book illuminates the processes and consequences of agricultural industrialization, particularly within the swine production industry, for the social, economic, human, environmental, and political health of the rural United States. Contributors come from widely divergent bac…
Pigs: welfare in practice
Pigs welfare in practice
"A concise practical handbook on high welfare standards in pig farming for people who work directly with animals. The aim is to improve animal health and farm profitability through introducing good husbandry practices and finding low cost solutions to improve welfare for the ani…
Management and economic factors of handling and transpórt. Behavioural principles of animal handling and transport. General principles of stress and wel-being. Welfare assessment and welfare problem areas during handling and transport. Behavioural principles of handling cattle a…
The gestating and lactating sow
The last book on the lactating sow was published over 15 years ago. This new book brings us up to date in current knowledge on the gestating and lactating sow. It covers new and important topics such as conditioning of gilts for optimal reproductive performance, feeding high fib…
The perfect guide for beginners thinking about including pigs in their sustainable homestead. Covering every topic from selecting and maintaining a breed, to the tools and space you'll need, to all the wonderful benefits that owning pigs can provide, Raising Pigs includes all th…
"Pigs are easily among the smartest and sweetest animals you can include on your farm or homestead. Occasionally challenging and always rewarding, pigs are intelligent animals and make for a great addition to any backyard farmer's livestock. Whether you plan to raise a single ho…