Carol Harris

Published: 2008
Format: paperback
Pages: 202

This is a fully illustrated and comprehensive reference book covering all aspects of traditional pig husbandry.

With a strong emphasis on the conservation of both rare and traditional breeds, the book is aimed at the small scale enterprise and includes day to day management issues such as housing, breeding, showing, sales, marketing, welfare, food regulations and organic pig keeping.

It also has sections identifying breeds, together with their history, butchery, meat curing, sausage making and cooking.

With contributions from many experts this title contains clear text, 150 colour photographs and a substantial resource section.

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