by John Smedley (Author)
This vintage text comprises a popular treatise containing concise and dependable information on the breeding, feeding, care and management of pigs - to secure the largest measure of satisfaction, pleasure, and profit. Complete with clear, concise information and helpful illustrations, this is a text that will be of value to both existing and prospective pig keepers, and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of pig farming literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'Making a Start', 'Pasturage', 'Feeding and Domestic Waste', 'Grain Feeds', 'Commercial Feeds', 'Rations', 'Water', 'Shelter', 'Parasites and Diseases', '4-H Pig Clubs', and 'The Pork'. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this text in an affordable modern edition.