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The sow : improving her efficiency / Peter R. English, William J. Smith, Alastair, MacLean.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Suffolk : Farming press ltd., 1982. Edition: 2nd editionDescription: 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0852361270
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 636.4  ENG
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Contents;

1. Weaner production - Economic aspects
2. The sow - Analysis of her failures
3. Diseases of the sow and piglets
4. Replacement policy
5. Management of the gilt
6. Farrowing
7. Farrowing quarters - The basic requirements
8. The udder: Suckling and nursing
9. Management of the lactating sow and litter
10. Weaning, mating and pregnancy management
11. Feeding the sow
12. Establishing the newly weaned pig
13. Age at weaning - Considerations
14. My unit - Establishment, operation and results
15. Improving efficiency - Management and labour considerations
16. Welfare of the sow and the piglets


Index : p. 347-354.

D92- 4641

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