Maintaining Pig Temperatures in the Summer and Winter Seasons
Utah often faces extreme temperatures in the summer and winter seasons. Due to the adverse weather, it can be difficult to raise pigs.
Pigs
As consolidation in the swine industry grows it is still possible to produce profitable pork on a small scale. Profitable Pork: Alternative Strategies for Hog Producers showcases examples of alternative ways to raise pork profitably. In designing hog systems that work on their farms, in deep-straw bedding, in hoop structures and on pasture, producers have been able to save on fixed costs, find greater flexibility, identify unique marketing channels and enjoy a better quality of life.
The Kansas State Swine Nutrition Guide - Swine nutrition guide that covers breeding, general nutrition, starter recommendations, and growing-finishing recommendations.
Pig Fact Sheets
Pasture Pig Basics
With an increasing push for more sustainable agriculture practices, the idea of raising pigs on pasture has gained a lot of attention over recent years.