Fundamentals of pig farming. Tutorial. SPO

The manual shows the national economic significance of pig farming and its effectiveness in comparison with other sectors of animal husbandry.
The biological features of pigs are revealed, the concept of ontogenesis is given. The characteristics of the rocks of pigs bred in Russia are presented, and the methods of their use in order to increase productivity. Modern methods of breeding and breeding in pig farming are considered, which determine the intensification of the industry.
The characteristics of the feed used in pig farming are given and the ways of storing them. Modern concepts of pig feeding, methods of preparing feed for feeding and methods for calculating the need for feeds are presented. The role of biologically active additives in increasing the productive qualities of pigs is shown.
The issues of reproduction of the herd, technological techniques for placing, the maintenance of animals and care for them are set out in detail. Transportation of pigs, slaughter, cutting, cutting carcasses for grades and GOST on pork quality are described.
Designed for students who receive secondary vocational education in the specialty "Zootechnia"