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14/08/2024

Pork e gona makgowa from R1350

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10/07/2023

A spit braai would slap AF in this weather.
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07/06/2023

One of the first steps of implementing your agribusiness 🪴 idea is developing a BUSINESS PLAN. 📑
Why is it important to have a business plan?

- This will serve as a guiding tool for your business.
- It is Compulsory in accessing Business Funding 💰
- Show the Feasibility of the business idea

We always advise our prospective Farmers 👨🏽‍🌾and agribusiness owners to prioritise developing your business plan as soon as possible and allow it to grow with your business. 🐖🐐🐓
If one needs assistance in Agribusiness plans, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us so we can develop a solid business for you 🙂🪴

19/05/2023

MAJOR REASONS WHY YOUR SOW IS NOT CONCEIVING OR HAS SMALL LITTER SIZE📉🐷🐷🐷🐷

🕳️The profitability of pig farming is determined to a large extent by the reproductive performance of the sow which is governed by two factors; litter size and number of litters each sow produces each year.💰💰💰
🕳️A sow reproductive success is judged by her litter size( number of piglets/ farrowing), Number of services before Conception (conception rate)and Mothering abilities ( temperament, weaning weight & weaning rate)🎯🎯🎯
🕳️Conception rate is the most critical parameter in reproductive performance and is reduced when:
👉The sow is too fat.
👉It is the animal’s first heat cycle especially if bred early
👉Poor detection of heat and mating management.
👉 Poorly selection of sow and boar.
👉 Fighting for food at troughs area.
👉 Fighting for water at water point.
👉 Too thin sow with malnutrition.
👉The boar used for service is too young.
👉The boar used for service is overworked (used for more than five matings a week).
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📝Note that:
Gestation length =114 days.

Lactation length = 28 days.

Weaning to oestrus = 8days.

Total = 150 days.

Potential = 2.4 litters/sow/year.

Average piglets born alive per litter 14.

⭕Therefore, Target number of piglets / sow / years = 28.

09/05/2023

TRAITS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A GOOD BREEDING GILT

Choosing a breeding animal of any species can seem overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for. Choosing a gilt that you intend to breed is no different. I’m here to guide you through the process of choosing a breeding gilt.

A.Body structure.
The first thing that you’ll want to look for is structural correctness. You’ll look at the pig to make sure that she is built correctly and will be able to hold up for you for years to come. She should have nice straight legs. When you view her from the side, her back should be level and her back legs shouldn’t be tucked under her.

Look at her from behind and watch her walk away. She shouldn’t have sway in her hips. If she does, that’s a poor indication that her back end isn’t built right. One of the most common issues pigs have is leg problems. Prevent that by choosing breeding gilts with correct legs.

B.Musculature.
Next, you’ll want to look at her muscling, similar to how you would look at a pig that you would raise and take to market. She should have good muscle definition. You should see muscling in her hams, along her loins and in her shoulder. Remember, she will be passing some of these traits onto her offspring, which you’ll be raising as meat animals, so meat characteristics are important.

C.Reproductive traits.
She should also have sound reproductive traits. You should look at the v***a and teats on gilts that you are considering to breed. Make sure that she has at least seven good teats on each side. Check for inverted or blind teats. Piglets will not be able to nurse from these, so you want to make sure she has enough good teats to nurse a large litter.

Also, look at her v***a. A pig’s v***a is shaped like an upside down teardrop. The point should aim down towards the ground. If it points up, this can get in the way of natural breeding. It can also indicate that she has some reproductive issues inside that you cannot see. It’s best to stay away from an upward tipped v***a.

D.Femininity.
Lastly, she should look feminine and able to carry a litter of piglets. She should have decent length and body capacity. When you look at her head, she should have a feminine face. She shouldn’t look like a boar in the face. She should have a trim neck and head.

When you’re trying to pick out a gilt to use in a breeding program, it can be hard to choose the right one. I would put the most weight on structural correctness. If she can’t walk around comfortably now, she’s going to have major issue when she is carrying or nursing a litter of piglets.

Note: do your selection at 6months.

22/03/2023

Limited stock available for next week from R1100 to R1350.
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02/02/2023

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06/01/2023

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23/09/2022

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