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Swine management check sheet (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
This publication highlights some of the major swine management techniques producers should periodically check....
Feeding wheat to pigs
(Missouri Agricultural College Experiment Station, 1895)
Forages for swine (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Use of good pasture containing alfalfa, ladino clover, and grass can lower sow feed costs, help maintain high level reproductive capacity of boars, and in many cases increase litter size as compared to confinement raising of hogs....
Vitamin E and selenium in swine rations (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
In recent years, concern about shortages of vitamin E or selenium in practical swine operations in Missouri or the Midwest has increased. Recommendations have changed because of problems that have occurred on some hog farms and further research...
Your market pig project.
([University of Missouri, College of Agriculture], 1958)
Vitamin requirements of swine (1990)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1990)
Vitamins are essential nutrients for swine. The trend toward complete confinement swine production, however, has focused more attention on the need to supplement practical rations with adequate dietary sources of vitamins. This Guide will help swine...
Managing purchased feeder pigs (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Missouri is a major feeder pig producing state and annually markets large numbers of pigs that other farmers feed out to market weight. During these marketing and transportation processes, stress can affect the performance of feeder pigs. Buyers...
Forage crops for swine
(University of Missouri, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1912)
Feeding organic and inorganic sources of trace minerals for swine production (2003)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)
A balanced diet of required nutrients is vital in the operation of a profitable swine production. A nutritionally complete diet provides all the necessary nutrients required by the growing pig or reproducing female. Because feed is the most costly...
Evaluating additives for swine rations (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Swine producers today are making decisions about feed additives, which are promoted as an aid in reducing feed required per pound of gain. Additives on the market have been selected from a large number investigated for use in treatment of swine...
Vitamin requirements of swine (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Vitamins are essential nutrients for swine. The trend toward complete confinement swine production, however, has focused more attention on the need to supplement practical rations with adequate dietary sources of vitamins. This guide will help swine...
Evaluating vitamin premixes for swine (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Feed is a major portion of the total costs involved in Missouri swine production. Interest in on-farm ration formulation and mixing is growing, particularly in years of short feed supplies and high prices. If producers are willing to learn...
Sow and litter.
([University of Missouri, College of Agriculture], 1958)
Swine diet manipulation to minimize environmental impacts (2003)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)
The trend toward intensive swine production has raised concerns about concentrated production of manure. These concerns are challenging pork producers to adopt not only improved manure management methods but also methods for reducing the amount...
Byproducts, damaged feeds and nontraditional feed sources for swine (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
In Missouri, corn and soybean oil meal are the principal feed ingredients used in formulating swine rations. Rations using corn and soybean meal remain the standard to which other ingredients are compared. Considerable use is made of other...
Feeding organic and inorganic sources of trace minerals for swine production
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
A balanced diet of required nutrients is vital in the operation of a profitable swine production. A nutritionally complete diet provides all the necessary nutrients required by the growing pig or reproducing female. Because feed is the most costly...
Limited feeding of finishing swine
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1965)
Mineral requirements for growing swine (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Swine producers have known for years that minerals must be supplied in swine rations for optimum performance. About 5 percent of the total body weight of swine consists of mineral elements. These elements are essential for most of the basic...
Swine care, selection and showmanship (2003)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)
Youth livestock projects are valuable tools for teaching, learning and experiencing many of the aspects of life. The responsibility gained through participation in a livestock project is extremely valuable. Whatever the ...
Swine diet manipulation to minimize environmental impacts
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
The trend toward intensive swine production has raised concerns about concentrated production of manure. These concerns are challenging pork producers to adopt not only improved manure management methods but also methods for reducing the amount...