FEEDING SWINE 429 



IN PRODUCTIVE PORK PRODUCTION TAKE NOTE 



1. Where the industry centers. 



2. Of the relative needs of protein and digestible nutrients in gains 



in weight with fattening pigs. 



3. As to how food should be prepared. 



4. Of the amount of food required for 100 pounds gain at different 



ages. 



5. If the Duroc- Jersey will feed more profitably than the Poland 



China. 



6. What part mineral matter plays in growth and development. 



7. How the nursing sow should be fed. 



8. When a pig creep should be used. 



9. Of the part .corn plays in fattening market swine. 



10. Of results from using the self-feeder. 



STUDIES FOR MEMBERS OF PIG CLUBS 



11. How do each of ten farmers prepare their concentrates for their 



sows and pigs? 



12. To what weight do your neighbors feed their pigs for market? 



13. Make up a statement of mineral foods fed by different farmers. 



14. Note the provisions for watering swine on several farms. 



15. At what age are pigs weaned in your community? 



16. Give five rations in use for fattening swine for market. 



17. Make a self-feeder and report on its construction and cost. 



18. Ascertain if self-feeders are in use about home, and with what 



success. 



