THE PIG’S WELFARE.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 291, 21 November 1936, Page 7 (Supplement)

THE PIG’S WELFARE.

Water And Shelter On The Farm. Pigs do not sweat like the majority of animals on the farm, and consequently must find another means of reducing the temperature of their bodies during the summer months. Pigs should be provided with a shallow concrete wallow filled with clean water rather than be allowed to roll and cool themselves in dirty and stagnant pools. Oil added to the water will improve the general health of the animals by rendering them free from lice and other parasites besides reducing the possibilities of their contracting skin disease.

Shelter from the fierce rays of the summer sun is necessary for fattening pigs, and where shelter is not available some measures should be taken to see that the animals can. find a cool spot. Teatree shelters can be made without money cost in most parts of New Zealand, and when the hot season has passed can be used as kindling fuel. A good idea is to place a load of straw on the roof of the sty to absorb the heat o f the sun. I

In good seasons, when there is a large amount of milk available on farms, it is common for farmers to overfeed their pigs. The I practice of overfeeding is just as bad as underfeeding, and should 1 be strictly avoided. The flush of milk can be better used by feeding a larger number of animals.