How to raise Duroc pigs well? Key points of feeding and management techniques

The Duroc pig is one of the world-famous lean-meat pig breeds. The pork of this pig is fragrant and tender, and very popular. It is also one of the representative breeds with high lean-meat production. So how can you raise Duroc pigs to obtain greater profits? Qinnong Web will briefly introduce this to everyone here.

1. Selection of piglets

To raise pigs well, selecting pigs is certainly an extremely important step, but how do you know which one is relatively better when buying piglets? The simplest way is to look directly at their appearance. Those that look a bit fierce, with teeth exposed, and a long, wide snout are generally not bad; next, those with a back that looks very thick and solid, a tail area that feels slightly firm when tapped with the hand, and limbs that look very strong will also not be far off.

Here Qinnong Web gives everyone a little tip: you can choose to go when the person in charge of feeding is feeding the piglets. Those that squeal the loudest, are still shaking after feeding, and like to snatch food are generally excellent good seedlings. This kind of pig breed has the highest lean-meat production and will also grow especially fast. Those who are not afraid of dirt can also lightly tap the pig's back with their hand. If you can feel its muscles slowly hardening, this is also a good choice.

2. Daily feeding

Since Duroc pigs are raised for lean meat, daily feeding is generally based on concentrated feed. However, in the later stage, in order to improve the quality at the time of marketing, some forage should gradually begin to be fed. In some places this is also called the "meat-fattening period," which both increases the wild flavor of the meat. Generally, the feed fed each day is about 5 jin, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, about 2.5 jin per pig each time. In between, the pigs need to be driven out of the pen to exercise, to avoid fat deposition, and each time they are allowed to move freely for about one hour, after feeding. Daily care also needs to ensure that Duroc pigs can drink water at any time.

3. Growth environment

A clean environment will make Duroc pigs more energetic. Generally, if the pigpen is too dirty, they will usually choose to stay in a relatively cool place without moving. Such pigs not only have lower quality and less lean meat, but also grow slowly. Therefore, both the pigpen and the feed trough should be cleaned every day as much as possible. When the weather is too hot, you can also wash the bodies of the Duroc pigs. This can avoid the occurrence of many pig diseases and prevent unnecessary losses.

Raising Duroc pigs takes a fair amount of energy. Only by raising them with care will the returns be high. The above are some methods for how to improve breeding efficiency. I hope they have been of good help to everyone. If you find them effective, you can follow Qinnong Web!