Choosing a Replacement Gilt – Feet Evaluation
This guide is to help anyone raising hogs for meat to effectively screen replacement gilt…
Swine
Why Do Pigs Like Mud?
We’ve all seen a little pig rolling around in the mud and loving every second…
Is Organic Meat Really Better for you?
This question has come up quite a bit around my house and probably yours at…
Why Do Pigs Root?
Why Do Pigs Root? Simply put pigs root to look for food and to get…
Why Do Pigs Have Nose Rings?
Many people have no idea why pigs have nose rings. You may be surprised to…
What are the Benefits of Raising Pigs?
I always have people ask me the same question, “Why do you raise pigs?” This…
Why Does Farm Raised Meat Cost More?
There are a number of reasons farm raised meat costs more than store bought. In…
Pigs, Hogs & Boars: Facts About Swine
Pigs are mammals with stocky bodies, flat snouts that can move independently of their heads,…
Can safely cooked pork be pink?
In 2011 the USDA released a new recommendation for cooking pork. The USDA now recommends…