Pig Production Problems: John Gadd's Guide To Their Solutions
John Gadd (2003)
Solving problems on pig farms doesn't get any easier with the passage of time. This is an intensely practical book which deals with pig production problems all over the world. As well as compiling a series of checklists, the author provides the reasons why the actions should be considered and, where available, gives the back-up evidence from trial work.
Equally important are the econometrics (cost-effectiveness) of the advice given - the author is a pioneer in this field. Aimed at owners, managers and stock people as well as students, veterinarians and commercial advisors, it is written in an easy, no-nonsense style.
The book contains a lifetime's experience of tackling problems in over 4,000 pig farms in 23 countries from one of the world's most travelled pig consultants.
- Litter size
- Birthweights
- The post-weaning check to growth
- Empty days
- Culling strategy
- Prolapse
- Choosing a gilt
- Seasonal infertility
- New terminology
- Common problems with records
- Risk management
- Another string to your bow?
- Franchising
- Mostly about people
- Partnerships
- Dealing with a cash crisis
- Growth rate
- Food conversion
- Stocking density
- Problems with hot weather
- Wrong mucking/pen fouling
- Pig mixing
- Tailbiting
- Legs and lameness
- Mycotoxins
- Immunity
- Stress and stressors
- Biosecurity
- Liquid feeding
- Fermented liquid feeding (FLF)
- Problems with ventilation
- Glossary
- Further reading
- Index
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