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Low Protein Rations Halve Bacon Pig Profits, N W. Godfrey
Low Protein Rations Halve Bacon Pig Profits, N W. Godfrey
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
For many years the department of agriculture has recommended that pig producers include meat meal or other protein concentrate in pig rations based on cereal grains. However, it is still common for pigs to be raised on cereal grains with little or no protein added.
Recent trials at the Department of Agriculture's Medina Pig Research Station have demonstrated the losses which can result from feeding pigs on low-protein cereal rations.
Home Mixing Or Purchased Feeds?, P Mcnamara
Home Mixing Or Purchased Feeds?, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FEED is the largest single cost in pig production, so any saving which can be made will be of major importance.
Pigs Have A Place In The Dairying Areas, P Mcnamara
Pigs Have A Place In The Dairying Areas, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Pig-keeping could become a much more important feature on South-West dairy farms in the future with the enterprise as a definite farm-unit having a considerable effect on income.
There are indications also that the collection of bulk skim milk and whey for pig feeding will increase in the future. This could make way for the efficient specialist operating large pig raising units close to the source of supply.
In this article. Pig Husbandry Adviser P. McNamara, B.A. (Cantab.) examines pig-keeping in the South-West and makes suggestions on the part that pigs can play on the modem dairy farm.
Why Poor Prices For Pigs?, P C. Beck
Why Poor Prices For Pigs?, P C. Beck
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A rapid increase in pig numbers and an unfavourable export situation have precipitated the present depression in the pig industry. Concentration on quality production and a gradual reduction in numbers should bring back a more stable situation, says Dairy Division pig specialist P. Beck. Big fluctuations in the pig population—the basic cause of cycles of boom and depression in the industry—would be avoided if more farmers adopted a fixed farm level policy towards the industry.