Pigs For Sale in Namibia

What is a Pig?

The pig, often called swine, hog, or domestic pig when distinguishing from other members of the genus Sus, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is variously considered a subspecies of Sus scrofa or a distinct species.

Pigs For Sale in Namibia

Pigs for sale!!! We have a few packages for young farmers starting to build up their farming portfolio. Pig farming packages: * 1× boar NAD 3000

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a pig cost in Namibia?

The retail price range in Rand for live pigs is between NAD 174.86 and NAD 233.15 per kilogram or between NAD 79.3 and NAD 105.73 per live weight pound(lb) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay.

What kind of pigs are in Namibia?

In the Northern Communal Areas the farmers keep the highly adapted indigenous pigs and the commercial producers use Large White, Landrace, Duroc and their crosses for pork production. Most of the pork produced locally are produced from F1 cross sows, mated to pure bred boars.

What are the 3 main pigs called?

We are introduced to most of the farm animals: Benjamin, the cynical donkey; Boxer and Clover, two dumb, yet hard-working horses; Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer, three cunning pigs; and Jessie and Blue Bell, two dogs. Major starts off the meeting by sharing his vision of a world where animals existed without man.

What are the three 3 types of pig?

According to the instruction manual on evaluation (1976) there are three types of pig breeds, namely, general-purpose, meat (pork and bacon), and lard.

What is pig meat called?

Pork is the culinary name for the meat of the pig (Sus domesticus). It is the most commonly consumed meat worldwide, with evidence of pig husbandry dating back to 5000 BCE.

What types of pigs are used for meat?

Top Eight Major Swine Breeds

• Berkshire. The third-most recorded breed of swine in the United States, Berkshires are known for fast and efficient growth, reproductive efficiency, cleanness and meat flavor and value.
• Chester White.
• Duroc.
• Hampshire.
• Landrace.
• Poland China.
• Spotted.
• Yorkshire.

What is an all white pig called?

The Chester White breed is known for its mothering ability, durability, and structural soundness. For many years, Chester Whites have been popular with pork producers because of their extreme longevity. Packers prefer Chester Whites because of their white colored skin is easily removed during the harvesting process.

Which pig breed grows fastest?

Durocs don’t stay like this; they’re just about the fastest-growing of all the native breed pigs and can develop into excellent, pork-weight carcasses in under five months.

What food is best for pigs?

Good pig feed contains sufficient energy, protein, minerals and vitamins. Rice bran, broken rice, maize, soya-beans, cassava, vegetables and distillers’ residues are often used in pig feed. Distillery waste is much appreciated in traditional pig husbandry, especially for pigs.

What is the best pig to raise for meat?

6 Best Pig Breeds for Meat in the World

• Berkshire pig. The Berkshire pig is another breed that is known for its high-quality meat.
• Duroc pig. The Duroc pig is a breed that originates from France.
• Yorkshire pig. The Yorkshire pig is a breed that comes from England.
• Landrace pig.
• Hampshire pig.