Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University
MAFSUNVC
Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur

Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University

Nagpur Veterinary College · Extension Education Initiative

Learning Centre

Piggery Farming

Knowledge for better livestock care

breeds of pig
2 subtopics

breeds of pig

Pig breeds are classified into indigenous (native) and exotic (improved) breeds based on their origin and genetic characteristi...

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management practices
8 subtopics

management practices

Pig management practices refer to the systematic care and husbandry techniques adopted to ensure the health, welfare, and...

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Government schemes

Government schemes

Central Government Schemes for Pig Farmers3.1 National Livestock Mission (NLM)The National Livestock Mission (NLM) is one of the m...

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ICAR guidelines

ICAR guidelines

ICAR guidelines What ICAR Says – Key Guidelines for Pig Farmers Availing SchemesThe ICAR Handbook of Animal Husbandry (2019) and I...

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Livestock Insurance for Pigs

Livestock Insurance for Pigs

Livestock Insurance for PigsThe Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana does not cover pigs, but the Livestock Insurance Scheme (LIS) run...

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Biosecurity measures

Biosecurity measures

Biosecurity Measures — Keeping Disease Out of the FarmICAR-NRCP (2020) defines biosecurity as a set of practices that prevent dise...

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African Swine Fever (ASF) — Special Biosecurity Measures

African Swine Fever (ASF) — Special Biosecurity Measures

African Swine Fever (ASF) — Special Biosecurity MeasuresAfrican Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease o...

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waste management

waste management

Proper Pen Design — First Step in Waste ManagementGood waste management begins with good pen (sty) design. ICAR recommends specifi...

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