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several pigs are laying in hay inside a small greenhouse

As you may recall, this episode was when Mr. Burns discovered he was the "sickest man alive." The doctor was explaining how all of the pathogens in his body were competing so much they all cancelled each other out. This one isn't about pathogens - I just thought this was the funniest representation of microbes that reg

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The Profitability of Pig Farming: A Lucrative Business Opportunity

Pig farming, also known as swine production, has emerged as a highly profitable venture in the agricultural industry. With its potential for substantial returns on investment, pig farming has attracted the attention of entrepreneurs and investors alike. In this post, we will explore the various factors that contribute to the profitability of pig farming and shed light on why it is considered a lucrative business opportunity.

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two pigs are laying in their cages and one pig is lying on the floor

So - when I toured Fair Oaks Dairy Adventure that was only the first half of the day! We spent the second half of the day with pigs - and it was awesome! It's pretty taboo for anyone who doesn't work on a pig farm to be able to experience it in commercial hog farms because pigs are so susceptible to biosecurity issues (meaning they can get very sick!) I had never been to a modern pig operation before then (I'd been to a much, much smaller pig farm). I can tell you that the care these animals…

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a mother pig with her baby pigs in a field

Successful Farrowing Management Just prior to farrowing, pregnant sows and gilts are moved to individual pens or stalls in the farrowing barn. De-worm the pregnant sow two weeks before farrowing. Move the sow to the farrowing house 7 to 10 days before the due to farrow date. This is done to enable the sow to get used to the farrowing environment and to avoid sows farrowing in-group situations. Before the sow enters the farrowing house it has to be washed thoroughly and sprayed with an…

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