Darko Gyaben, Author at Darko Gyaben Farms

Simple Pen with a Single Alley

A simple pen with a single alley is a basic livestock housing design used for efficient animal management, particularly in pig and cattle farming. It consists of: A single alley (walkway) running through the middle or side for easy

Egg Selection, Transport and Storage for Incubation

TRANSPORTED EGGS Transported eggs may have a hatching rate less than 50% due to the stress of travel, vibration, temperature changes and soffocated embryos. However, if transported eggs are to be used, they should be allowed to rest for

Characteristics and Economics Significance of Pig Genetics

Pigs used in intensive farming are characterized by their high productive efficiency. These pig types must have a very intense productive and reproductive cycle. The high number of offspring per birth, the short generation interval and the high heritability

Nutrition/Feed preparation

Feed accounts for at least 70% of the cost of commercial pig production. Therefore, it is the most important operational cost item in a pig enterprise. To maximize profits, a pig farmer must minimize feeding costs. Feed must contain

Multivitamin boost

In 1944, the first National Research Council edition published swine requirements for vitamins A and D. It was not until 1978 that vitamin E was first recognized by the NRC as an essential nutrient in swine production. Today, the

Iron Injection

Iron is administered to piglets between third to fifth day (3-5day) after birth. This helps in supplying oxygen to all parts of the body and to prevent anaemia. How to administer iron for pigletsAdministering an iron supplement to your

Teeth clipping

Piglets are born with a pair of needle-sharp milk teeth in the front four corners of their jaws. In some circumstances, these teeth can damage the sow’s teats when suckling and make them tender, so she may refuse to

Author: Darko Gyaben

Simple Pen with a Single Alley

Egg Selection, Transport and Storage for Incubation

Characteristics and Economics Significance of Pig Genetics

Nutrition/Feed preparation

Multivitamin boost

Iron Injection

Teeth clipping

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Egg Selection, Transport and Storage for Incubation

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