Evaluating vitamin premixes for swine

John C. Rea (Department of Animal Husbandry, College of Agriculture)Revised 3/80/10

Managing small hog herds

"One can be successful with a small hog herd. There are, however, some efficiencies realized if the herd size is at least 8 to 10 sows and in most cases this should be a minimum size. Management of a group this size requires about the same amount of time as smaller numbers and the utilization of a boar works fairly well with this number."--First page.John C. Rea (Department of Animal Science)Revised 5/85/5

Care of pigs from farrowing to weaning

The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. On the average, about two pigs per litter are lost during this period. Poor management is the major contributing factor, although the actual cause may be crushing, bleeding from the navel, anemia, starvation or disease. Weaning large litters of thrifty, heavyweight pigs is a key factor for a profitable swine herd. This publication attempts to outline management practices that help keep pigs alive and profits high.John C. Rea (Department of Animal Sciences)Reviewed November 2018 -- websit

Care of pigs from farrowing to weaning

"From birth to weaning is the most critical period in the life cycle of a pig. On the average, about two pigs per litter are lost during this period. Poor management is the major contributing factor even though the actual cause may be crushing, bleeding from the navel, anemia, starvation, or disease. Weaning large litters of thirty heavyweight pigs is a key factor for a profitable swine herd. This Guide attempts to outline management practices that help keep pigs alive and profits high."--First page.John C. Rea (Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture)Revised 5/85/6

Raising hogs in Missouri (1985)

"This guide sheet deals with rather basic data on swine production and will be of most value to the new or beginning producer."--First page.John C. Rea (Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture)Revised 5/85/5

Raising hogs in Missouri (1983)

"This guide sheet deals with rather basic data on swine production and will be of most value to the new or beginning producer."--First page.John C. Rea (Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture)Revised 7/83/10

Managing small hog herds

10/79/8MATTENTION SMALL FARM FAMILIESJohn C. Rea (Department of Animal Husbandry

Preventing sulfa residues in pork

"Sulfa products and other antibiotics have been widely used in Missouri's swine industry for promoting growth and for reducing disease problems and death in pigs. UMC Guide G2353, 'Antibiotics and other additives for swine,' outlines some suggested practices and performance benefits that result from incorporating approved products into swine feeds."--First page.John C. Rea (Animal Science Department, College of Agriculture)New 11/86/8

Universal ear notching system for pigs

"Purebred swine breeders are required to ear notch pigs to be eligible for registration in their respective swine breed associations. There are several different ear notching systems in use which tend to be confusing not only to breeders, but also to testing stations, extension workers, vocational agriculture instructors, and others who work with swine exhibitions and improvement and selection programs."--First page.John C. Rea (Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture)Revised 4/85/4

Grain-protein supplement ratios in swine rations

John C. Rea (Department of Animal Husbandry, College of Agriculture)Revised 7/79/15