Animal Husbandry

Water Resources for Livestock in Kandi Tract of Hoshiarpur District

Hoshiarpur district is located in the foothills of Shivaliks in the northeastern part of the State. It has two distinct regions: Kandi tract (Sub-mountainous area) and Non-Kandi Area (Plain area). The Kandi tract includes four under-developed blocks- Bhunga, Dasuya, Hajipur and Talwara, and three relatively developed blocks- Hoshiarpur-I, Mahalpur and Garhshankar blocks.  >>>

Swine Farming

Summer Management of Breeding Pigs

The summer season presents additional challenges with regard to the management of finishing pigs. Under a wide range of situations and production systems heat stress can occur in all classes of pigs. When pigs are not properly managed, the hot weather tends to have adverse effects in relation to pig performance during its finishing stage. >>>