Sometimes, less truly is more - and that’s especially true if you’re raising pigs. If you have pigs, then it's important to know the difference between fat and healthy. Many people assume that the ...
American Landrace Pig Breed Information and Guide
Are you thinking about raising pigs? If so, you may have found yourself struggling to find the ideal breed. After all, there are so many choices out there - and you’re not alone in making this ...
A Pig Owner’s Guide to Identify, Treat, & Prevent Mycoplasma Arthritis
When it comes to diagnosing and treating a pig for any kind of ailment, let’s just say it’s definitely going to be easier said than done. If you’ve ever worked with a pig, you know that each has ...
6 Safety Tips for Handling an Aggressive Pig Effectively
For the most part, I have been lucky in my on-farm interactions. I was attacked by a rooster once. He spurred my leg and caused some bleeding, but nothing major (though I must admit that rooster ...
10 Common Causes of Lameness in Pigs with Treatment and Prevention Tips
A few weeks ago, we walked out to the pig barn to discover that one of our sows (who had recently weaned her 13 piglets) was suddenly limping and unable to stand. Upon further investigation, we ...
Large White Pig Breed: All You Need to Know About this Bacon Producer
If you’re looking for pig breeds to raise, it’s pretty likely that the Large White has come up in your search. The Large White pig is a breed of domestic pig that was originally bred in East ...
What is Porcine Stress Syndrome in Pigs and How to Treat It
In my experience, pigs are some of the easiest farm animals you can raise. This is a sentiment I have heard echoed by many other farmers as well, with pig keepers, both novice and advanced, saying ...
Greasy Pig: What Is It and Tips To Prevent and Treat This Swine Disease
It’s not just a pig that hasn’t showered in a long time (although let’s be honest here - are you really taking the time to make sure your pig gets sudsy? If so, that’s a pig-raising strategy I haven’t ...
How to Fatten Up a Pig The Right Way With These 10 Tips
“Eating like a pig” - that’s a common insult that is more or less self-explanatory, is it not? Yet despite the stereotypes that exist surrounding the feeding habits of swine, it isn’t always as ...