Canadian Small-Scale Pig Farming Manual

A complete handbook for raising pigs at the small farm and village level, covering breeds, breeding, housing, feeding, and disease prevention. Produced by the FAO with clear, practical guidance for beginners.

Food and Agriculture Organization

A thorough swine management manual covering herd health, vaccination and parasite control, nutrition, reproduction, and baby pig care. Written by university specialists for hands-on pig farmers.

University of Hawaii

A practical manual on raising pigs in tropical conditions, from free range to small scale intensive systems. Covers breeds, housing, feeding, breeding, and health with clear illustrations for beginners.

Agromisa Foundation

A focused manual on rearing pigs with the deep litter system and fermented bed technology, a low cost approach that reduces odor and labor. Includes housing, feeding, and herd health guidance.

Africa Innovations Institute

A comprehensive resource manual for small lot pork producers, covering everything from breeds and housing to nutrition, breeding, health, biosecurity, and marketing. Detailed enough for serious hobby and commercial farmers.

BC Pork