Pig Keeping - Some Facts and Figures from the College Farm, Auchincruive

Focusing on practical pig farming, this guide offers comprehensive insights into breeding, health management, nutrition, and housing. Drawing from the College Farm in Auchincruive, Scotland, it serves both novice farmers and those interested in the industry's evolution. Key chapters cover topics such as pig meat supplies in the UK, herd management, and stages from farrowing to bacon weight. The book is reissued with a new introduction, enhancing its relevance for contemporary readers interested in sustainable pig farming practices.