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The Pig: Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing

By Sanders Spencer
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A practical handbook for pig-keepers offers detailed guidance on breeds, breeding, rearing, and marketing. It defines non-pedigree, pure and cross-bred types, provides standard descriptions and scales of points for major breeds, and explains dentition for ageing. Chapters cover selection and evaluation of boars and sows, udder assessment, mating, farrowing, weaning, and the rearing and fattening of young pigs, plus housing, exhibition, and a seasonal pig calendar. Practical sections address common diseases and pork curing, and the text is illustrated with plates of exemplar animals.

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Sanders Spencer

Sanders Spencer was an author known for his contributions to agricultural literature, particularly in the field of animal husbandry. His notable work, "The Pig: Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing," provides comprehensive insights into the practices and principles of pig farming. Through this book, Spencer aimed to educate farmers and enthusiasts about effective breeding techniques, proper care, and marketing strategies for pigs, reflecting the agricultural practices of his time. His writing serves as a valuable resource for those interested in livestock management and the economics of farming.

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