Author Topic: Which book? (Read 1716 times)

ScotsGirl · « **on:** September 30, 2013, 01:23:25 pm »

What book do you recommend for best medical and pig keeping knowledge. I have another limping pig with no sign of heat, swelling or injury and could do with some expert knowledge.

ZaktheLad · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2013, 01:26:03 pm »

I have always found the Eddie Stratton TV Vet books very good. I have his sheep ailments book and know he also has a cattle version. Wouldn't be at all surprised if he also wrote a pig ailments book. I find them very useful as they have such good photo to compare the ailment with what your animal is suffering from.

kja · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2013, 02:47:10 pm »

Quote from: ZaktheLad on September 30, 2013, 01:26:03 pm

I have always found the Eddie Stratton TV Vet books very good. I have his sheep ailments book and know he also has a cattle version. Wouldn't be at all surprised if he also wrote a pig ailments book. I find them very useful as they have such good photo to compare the ailment with what your animal is suffering from.

yes there is a pig version too

the pig site is also a very good reference tool for pig ailments.

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2013, 02:56:25 pm »

Mark White's book is good.

Tudful Tamworths · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2013, 10:59:47 pm »

How old is your pig?
re. books, it's a big investment, but worth it - http://shop.thepigsite.com/detail/2369/managing-pig-health-a-reference-for-the-farm-2nd-edition/
This is the new 2013 edition, but you may be able to find the first edition cheaper somewhere online.
If you want to drop me a message or email re. your gilt, please do.