Category: Pigs

A History of Pets in the White House Whether or not President Truman ever actually said that statement is debatable. But most people would agree that presidential pets in and around the White House over the years have served as cherished companions and added charm to the public perceptions of their owners-in-chief. Many kinds of… Continue reading How Did Fido Become the Default Name for a Dog

In addition to sunburn, pure white cats and dogs are also at risk of developing skin cancers, normally around the ears, nose and eyelids, where the hair is thin or non-existent. The most common form of skin cancer suffered by white cats is squamous cell carcinoma, a cancer that can be painful, disfiguring and ultimately… Continue reading 5 Ways to Treat Dog Sunburns Vet-Approved Methods Tips

Healthdirect Free Australian health advice you can count on. Healthdirect Australia is a free service where you can talk to a nurse or doctor who can help you know what to do. A pet can be good for your mental health 7 ways pets improve your health Pets make excellent companions, they’re also good for… Continue reading How Cats Improve our Mental Health

This area is not intended to be a place to consult authors about their articles, but rather a place for open discussion among pig333.com users. This has a dramatic effect on overall performance during the growing-finishing period as pigs that barely maintain their weaning weight during the first week may take an extra 10 days… Continue reading 5 tips for better weaning

Pig outlook: Lean hog futures bulls keep price uptrend alive August lean hog futures last week hit a nearly four-month high and the bulls are still enjoying a price uptrend in place on the daily bar chart. Continued fundamental strength in the cash hog market should support more gains in futures. The CME confirmed Monday’s… Continue reading How can we help you_28

A number of older studies indicate a negative relationship between age at weaning and subsequent interval to estrus and litter size. However, this work was done with pigs of different genotypes and under different management than is currently available. Taking decisions on weaning rather than the current fashion for ‘pigs weaned per sow per year’.… Continue reading 5 reasons why weaning age will come down

This one is a bit more complicated. Bettas possess a labyrinth organ which allows them to breathe air from the surface of their tank. This helps them to survive in low oxygenated waters. So, it is true that bettas can breathe air to some degree, and in fact NEED to breathe air from the surface… Continue reading 5 Myths About Betta Fish That are NOT TRUE

Happier than a Pig in Mud – Feral Swine Damage to Water Quality How does the old saying go? That’s right, “Happier than a pig in mud!” Feral swine are no exception to this old farmer’s anecdote. Because they lack sweat glands, wallowing in mud and water is an instinctual behavior necessary for them to… Continue reading How can we help you_20

Reducing the cost of pig feed (I) Bacteria, especially those that cause disease, are sensitive to changes in the overall acidity of the environment in which they live. The scale of acidity is measured in pH and is referred to as the pH scale. A low pH value has higher acidity, a pH value of… Continue reading How can we help you_18

Ghana not getting rid of African swine fever Ghana reported outbreaks of African swine fever for the first time in 1999. Since 2009, the virus has been penetrating pig stocks year after year. The latest outbreak was confirmed by authorities in the coastal area of the Central Region in May 2018. Since 1999, African swine… Continue reading How can we help you_16