Important Pig Diseases and Health Management
Introduction Pigs are found and raised all over the world, and provide valuable products for…
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Feeding and Management Programs for Natural and Organic Pork Production
In case of organic pork production, an extensive list of feeding requirements has been established,…
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Potential of Piggery Towards Increasing Farmer’s Income and Achieving SDGs
It is very well understood that piggery has tremendous potential to contribute towards attaining the…
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Natural and Organic Pig Production Scenario
Pigs are one of the most commonly raised animals in the world. They are the…
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Indigenous and crossbred pig genetic resources in India
Pig is widely distributed in all the eco-regions in India. Pig farming is an important…
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Status of Pig Farming Practices in India
According to the 20th livestock census of India, the country’s pig population is 9.06 million…
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Domestication of Pig and Distribution Pig Breeds
Archaeological evidence suggests that early agricultural communities started selectively breeding wild boars for desirable traits…
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Evolution of Pig
Pig domestication holds immense importance in the realms of human history and agriculture. The domestication…
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Status of Pig – Cultural and Historical Perspective
A glance through India’s ancient history and mythology shows that the pig had a revered…