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Pigs

Want to be a pig farmer? What you need to know

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Gut oedema can be prevented in piglets by vaccinating mothers before breeding.

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Gold Joseph Mugachia

By  Joseph Mugachia

Columnist

One reason why pig and other livestock farming often fails is that investors enter the business without first seeking the necessary information.

While almost all farmers claim they venture into the business to make money, many start as a hobby.

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