Pigs

"This clearly written, well-illustrated book is an essential and accessible reference work aimed at all those involved in keeping these fascinating animals: commercial pig farmers large and small, smallholders, students, and hobbyist and pet pig-keepers. It provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of pig-keeping of the market on the breeds and pig-keeping systems, nutrition, the pig and its environment, reproduction, piglet birth, survival, growth and development, and the important place of artificial insemination in both modern and commercial production and in maintaining or rare breeds. The welfare, care and management of the pig through to its sale as a finished pig, along with the breeding sow, gilt and boar, is a central theme"--P. [4] of cover.