Choosing a breeding animal of any species can seem overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for. Choosing a gilt that you intend to breed is no different. I’m here to guide you through the process ...

Rearing healthy and fast growing pigs is the key ingredient for a successful venture. You want to raise gilts that will give birth to as many piglets as possible that are fast growing as well as ...

An Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station study showed female pigs had better reproductive health when placed on a slow-growth diet before being bred. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Borrowing a page from the ...

Managing sows so they neither gain nor lose too much body condition between parities should be the ambition of every pig breeder, as this single measure directly impacts on a herd’s economic ...