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Animal Sciences

Utah State University

2023

Pigs

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Maintaining Pig Temperatures In The Summer And Winter Seasons, Jacob Hadfield, Jessie Hadfield, Joshua Dallin, Lorie Millward Mar 2023

Maintaining Pig Temperatures In The Summer And Winter Seasons, Jacob Hadfield, Jessie Hadfield, Joshua Dallin, Lorie Millward

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Utah often faces extreme temperatures in the summer and winter seasons. Due to the adverse weather, it can be difficult to raise pigs. This fact sheet discusses ways to help pigs adjust to hot and cold temperatures with facilities and management techniques.


Pasture Pig Basics, Jacob Hadfield, Jessie Hadfield, Joshua Dallin, Lorie Millward Mar 2023

Pasture Pig Basics, Jacob Hadfield, Jessie Hadfield, Joshua Dallin, Lorie Millward

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With an increasing push for more sustainable agriculture practices, raising pigs on pasture has gained much attention over recent years. Although it is possible to raise pigs on pasture, and this production method may support some sustainability goals, there are some important considerations. This fact sheet provides insight and answers to aspiring pig farmers so that they can make better-informed decisions before purchasing their pigs.