Tag: fitness
-
Pig Feed Conversion Ratio: How to Calculate and Improve It
Feed conversion ratio (FCR) measures how efficiently a pig turns feed into body weight — it’s calculated by dividing total feed consumed by total weight gained. A lower FCR means a pig is converting feed into growth more efficiently, which translates directly into lower cost per kilogram of pork produced. Since feed is typically the…
-
Common Pig Diseases & Biosecurity in South Africa: Prevention Guide
The most common and economically significant pig diseases in South Africa are African Swine Fever (ASF), Classical Swine Fever, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), erysipelas, and internal/external parasites. Of these, African Swine Fever is the most serious, it’s highly contagious, has no vaccine, and is a controlled disease that must legally be reported to…
