Swine Management 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 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 beginner friendly guide to raising pigs on a small scale, covering housing, feeding, breeding, health, and responsible management. Built on the hands-on experience of small farmers.

Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians

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