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Pigs May Need More Protein, N W. Godfrey
Pigs May Need More Protein, N W. Godfrey
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Results of trials indicate that meatmeal based rations of 18 to 20 per cent protein may improve carcase quality and give better returns.
Thinking Of Pigs To Raise Your Income?, P Mcnamara
Thinking Of Pigs To Raise Your Income?, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WHEAT quotas and low wool prices have caused many farmers to look to pigs to consume homegrown grain and to lift their incomes. However, with sow numbers at a record level, is it possible for a wheatbelt farmer to raise pigs profitably?
Because of his access to cheap grain, the wheatbelt farmer may be able to make a good profit on each pig sold. This could make pigmeat production a useful sideline on the farm, providing the farmer produces only lean pigs. There is no market for overfat pigs.
This article gives some hints on production of pigs on cereal …
Breeding Pigs For Best Use Of Skim Milk, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Breeding Pigs For Best Use Of Skim Milk, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PIG production in conjunction with dairy farming in the South-West can be an efficient and profitable way of using surplus skim milk.