Swine

Management and Care

Caring for New Feeder Pigs - Feeder pigs are raised for home use, market, or as a 4-H or FFA project for summer fairs. By following a few key recommendations, you can keep your pigs healthy and gaining weight. This publication briefly discusses housing, feeding, and health.

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

Oregon Pork Producers Vaccine Recommendations - Suggested vaccinations and health practices for pork producers in Oregon regardless of size of operation.

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus - Informative guide to Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus including symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention.  This disease recently appeared in the US and is spreading rapidly. 

Other Swine Resources

Oregon Pork Producers - 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.

Looking for more information? Try the OSU Extension swine website.