List of top nine imported breeds of pig used in India:- 1. Large White Yorkshire 2. Landrace 3. Middle White Yorkshire 4. Berkshire 5. Hampshire 6. Tamworth 7. Duroc 8. Chesterwhite 9. Hereford. Imported Breed # 1. Large White Yorkshire: It is the most extensively used exotic breed in India (Fig. 11.1). The Large White Yorkshire is a popular English [...]
Introduction to Feeding Management: During formulation of supplement food most economical ingredients should be selected. Grains like maize, sorghum, oat, other millets, wheat and rice should form the basic ingredients. Protein supplements like oil cakes, fish meal and meat meal should be provided. No vitamin supplements are necessary if the pigs are allowed to pasture or are fed fresh green [...]
The following points highlight the four main points to be considered while selecting pigs for farming from available breeds. The points are: 1. General Form or Types 2. Size or Weight for Age 3. Development in the Regions of High-Priced Cuts of Pork 4. Quality - Performance or Productive Ability. 1. General Form or Types: As for form or type, [...]