The book is split into eight sections, the first covers pig anatomy, with section 2 providing a basic understanding of medicines and their usage. Section 3 is a guide to identifying reproductive failure and sections 4 and 5 cover the management and diseases affecting reproduction. Section 6 provides information on how Nutrition can affect reproduction.
The book is cross referenced with Managing Pig Health... for further reading, which includes relevant information on prevention and control.
This pocket guide is the ideal tool for use on the farm by a manager or farm hand to help identify and address immediate reproduction concerns. Further reading in Managing Pig Health..., or on ThePigSite.com can be used to gain a better understanding of the problem and formulate an action plan to address the problem in the longer term.
Contents
Reproduction anatomy and terminology Understanding and using medicines Identifying reproductive failure The management of infertility Diseases and conditions affecting reproduction Reproduction and nutrition Manipulative procedures for reproductive problems Useful information Index