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A–Z of Pig Production is an informative book published by ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig. It provides comprehensive information on scientific pig farming and pork production in India. The book highlights the importance of pig farming in rural livelihoods, especially among tribal communities. It explains the economic benefits of pig farming, including rapid growth, high fertility, and efficient feed conversion. It provides information about different pig breeds, genetic resources, and breeding strategies. The book discusses scientific pig farm management practices for better productivity. It covers pig nutrition, feeding practices, and proper care of pigs at different stages of growth. It explains reproductive management and artificial insemination techniques in pigs. The book provides information on common pig diseases, their prevention, and management. It emphasizes biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as African swine fever (ASF) and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS). It describes hygienic pig slaughter practices and the proper construction of abattoirs. The book explains pork processing techniques and the preparation of value-added pork products. It also discusses pig by-product utilization and abattoir waste management. Additionally, it provides information about credit assistance and useful online resources for pig farmers. Overall, this book serves as a valuable guide for farmers, entrepreneurs, students, and researchers to promote scientific, profitable, and sustainable pig production.
A-Z of Pig Farming by V.K Gupta..
474 pages · English · Published 2022
Subjects: Veterinary, Life Science/ Zoology
V.K Gupta.
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�Current Scenario of Pig Production in India. �Pig Genetic Resources of India. �Sources of Quality Pig Germplasm. �Strategies for Breeding and Selection in Pig. �Measures to Control Inbreeding in Field Condition. �Care and Management of Pigs. �Overview of Genetic Defects in Pigs. �Routine Practices in Pig Farming. �Housing of Pigs. �Environmental Impacts of Pig Production. �Management of Pigs during Summer. �Basic concepts of Physiology and Body Condition Scoring of Pigs. �Feeding of Pigs. �Common Feed Ingredients and their Nutritive Values. �Unconventional Feed Resources for Swine Feeding. �Reproductive Management of Male and Female Pigs. �Common Reproductive Problems and their Therapeutic Management in Pigs. �Artificial Insemination in Pig. �Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Pig. �Common Diseases of Pigs and their Management. �Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases of Pig. �Porcine Viral Zoonotic Diseases. �Biosecurity in a Pig Farm. �Vaccines and Vaccinations of Pig. �Awareness on Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Piggery Farmers. �Collection, Preservation and Transportation of Clinical Samples for: aboratory Diagnosis of Pig Diseases. �Application of Newer Biotechnologies Tools for Improvement in Swine Health and Production. �Credit Assistance for Pig Rearing. �The Use of Smart Technologies in Improving the Commercial Pig Production. �E-Resources for Pig Farming. �GMPs and Statutory Requirements for Establishing of Pig Abattoirs. �Standard Prok Cuts and Their Nutritive Value. �Common Meat Processing Equipments. �Value Addition of Pork. �Cooking and Preservation Techniques in Pork Processing. �Common Non-meat Ingredients Used in Pork Processing. �By-Products Utilization from Pig Slaughter Operations. �Important Legislations and Standards in Meat Industry. �Meat and Meat Products - Supply Chain Management in India. �Important Terms Used in Pig Farming. �Index.