Oregon State University Extension Service

Swine Resources for Small Farms

This page provides information for the hog producer. Some topics that are included are: production, breeds, reproduction, farrowing, nutrition, health, manure management, and other swine resources.

Production

Hog Production Alternatives (in English)

This publication addresses the different directions in which hog production is currently moving.

Lance Gegner | Nov 2004 | Online resource

Hooped Shelters for Hogs (in English)

Hooped shelters have evolved as an alternative hog-finishing and/or gestating sow housing option. This publication discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of using hooped structures. It provides information on hoop barn design, deep bedding, waste management, and minimal-stress handling, as well as some cost analyses. In addition, it discusses the use of hoop barns for organic hog production and for Niman Ranch hog producers. Sources of additional information are also provided.

Lance Gegner | Apr 2005 | Online resource

Breeds, Reproduction and Farrowing

Care and Management of New Feeder Pigs

You can keep your pigs healthy and gaining weight by following some key recommendations. In this publication you'll learn about housing, feeding, and health considerations when raising feeder pigs, both for a ...

Gene Pirelli, Dale W. Weber, Scott Duggan, Melissa Fery, Nathan Parker | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Breeds of Livestock - Swine Breeds (in English)

Website listing the various breeds of swine.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Nutrition

Swine Nutrition Guide (in English)

Swine nutrition guide that covers breeding, general nutrition, starter recommendations, and growing-finishing recommendations.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Health

Manure Management

Swine Manure Management Planning (in English)

A manure management plan brings together information about crops, livestock, and manure handling for your farm.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Other Swine Resources

Oregon Pork Producers (in English)

The Oregon Pork Producers strives to serve all producers regardless of size or production practices, by promoting producer and consumer education, research, animal well-being, marketing, and environmental responsibility.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Pork Checkoff (in English)

The National Pork Board harnesses the resources of all producers to capture opportunity, address challenges and satisfy customers.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Niche Pork Production (in English)

Niche pork production offers lifestyle and financial opportunities that are attractive to many individuals. The low capital nature of most operations makes it a good complement to other farming activities or as partial employment for someone who wants to remain connected to livestock production.

Iowa State University | Oct 2024 | Online resource

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