Question about pig (sow). Do any of you know how much a sow (250 kilos) that is pregnant costs? What can you expect from the yield of the piglets. And what are the approximate costs of medication and food?
Pork fat: unhealthy…..but tasty!
Despite the health warnings associated with using pork fat, it remains popular simply because dishes that use pork fat taste great.
A dead pig infected with rabies was found yesterday in Nakhon Ratchasima. The cause of death has been determined by the Veterinary Research and Development Center in Surin.
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: Relax day in Isaan.
As predicted yesterday, today was supposed to be a quiet relaxing day for Lung Addie. Especially after the heavy grueling trip yesterday. And it was a relaxing day.
Increasing antibiotic resistance in Thai pork
The Thai consumer association (Foundation for Consumers) asks the government to take strong measures against the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in meat. The consumer association is shocked by the discovery of antibiotic residues in pork sold on fresh markets.
Does anyone know more about raising pigs until they are ready for sale? There is possibility for stables and the manure can be used for the rice fields. We live in Chayaphum.
Factory farming in Thailand (1)
It will be busy again in the next few days in the better hotels in Bangkok. More than 600 exhibitors expect more than 15.000 visitors, mainly from Asian countries, to the VIV Asia 2011 Exhibition, which will be held from 9 to 11 March in the BITEC Exhibition Halls. Not only the hotels, but I know from experience that the nightlife (Patpong, Soi Cowboy) can also expect extra crowds. After a day at the fair…