Monday, August 5, 2013

A Few Tips For Those Who Wish To Raise Hogs, Pigs

By Lianne Derocco


These days, concerns about the environment and the purity of our foods sources has motivated a lot of people to go green and attempt to live off the land as much as possible. This also means everything from using alternative, natural sources of energy such as wind and solar power and it also means growing your own food and raising your own livestock. One type of livestock that is becoming more popular to raise, both to sell or eat, are hogs or pigs.

While pork is readily available in the supermarket, if you truly want to eat on the most natural and humanely-raised meats, doing it yourself can be the best way to ensure that. For example, meat extenders are given to some pork and meat from cows, chickens, or pigs to give them extra thickness and density. Their respective flavor and aroma is not something one can appreciate naturally because of this. Boosters and other types of feeds that are man-made or manufactured are given to several livestock to help them grow faster than usual. A great way to enjoy eating all natural and organic food if you love it is to raise your own pig. A happy pig produces an excellent quality of meat which is raised in a healthy and controlled environment.

Of course, it is important that you should first learn how to maintain and care for your livestock before proceeding. Slaughtering and finishing them off in a safe and humane manner is also very important and this is something you really need to study up on or perhaps entrust to someone with a great deal of experience.

Proper nurture and care is needed for pigs like any other livestock. One should remember that there are many considerations. A dry, cool and secure place away from harm especially from unwanted predators is suitable for pig pens to be placed. So that they can support the weight and strength of the pig, the pens should be sturdy and durable. A pig that is roaming free needs to be confined by sturdy fencing, and while pigs do enjoy roaming about, they do need a place to cool off and plenty of fresh, clean water.

Large animal veterinarians is something one should find to ensure your pigs safety. One that is easily accessible and can be contacted is greatly recommended. It is great to have a nearby veterinarian with you because you will never know when emergencies would show up. Your hogs waste is something you should take care of to avoid affecting health of your hogs and also your family especially if you have kids with you.

Every day hogs produce high quantity of waste and this waste needs to be treated and contained securely, otherwise it poses a health risk to your livestock and anyone who works or lives on your farm. Untreated hog waste can form a bottom layer of sludge and also crust over on the top, which causes an excess of odors. Agra Sphere is an easy-to-use agricultural waste management product that is natural and free from chemicals. Agra Sphere not only eats up the sludge layer and prevents crusting; it also improves the quality of the waste so that it becomes a better fertilizer.




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