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Swine Extension ProgramsThe decrease in number and size of swine operations in Arkansas depicts the change in the swine industry from small and medium sized independents to large contract swine operations. Current estimates indicate 90 to 95 percent or more of the swine in Arkansas are grown under contract. The contracting company supplies the hogs, feed, fieldmen for herd health and production management and a market for the hogs. Major work with swine has involved providing Extension agents and independent operators with information on health, feed ingredients, ration formulation and facilities. Extension assists the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation with policy development, the Arkansas Department of Corrections with their swine program and the Arkansas State Fair with swine shows. The Swine Production in Arkansas publication covers most aspects of swine production and is suitable for small and beginning operators. Contact your county Extension office for a copy of Swine Production in Arkansas. A complete list of publications is on our publications page. Contact Robert Felsman |
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