Natural Pig Production

This space is dedicated to information about the health and nutrition of natural or organically-raised pigs. Natural pig producers face challenges that are often different from those experienced in traditional swine production. If you have a question about natural pig production, please send it to Lark Burnham, Ph.D., Livestock Nutritionist, at lark@naturs-way.com, or call (800)615-0299. If deemed appropriate, a more detailed answer will appear here. The initial subject is one faced by pork producers in both natural and traditional swine husbandry - ileitis. Click on the link below to go to this article.

   Ileitis in pigs (February 2008)

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