Berkshire Pig

Berkshire Pig – Complete Description

About Berkshire Pig
Berkshire Pig is a famous pig breed originating from England. It is known for its black body with white
markings, premium meat quality, fast growth, strong fertility, and excellent commercial value.

Size & Lifespan
•Adult Boar Weight: 280–380 kg
•Adult Sow Weight: 220–300 kg
•Height: 85–105 cm
•Lifespan: 10–15 years
•Color: Black body with white feet, face, and tail tip

Food Habits (What Does It Eat?)
Berkshire Pigs enjoy:
•Maize (Corn)
•Wheat Bran
•Rice Bran
•Soybean Meal
•Green Fodder
•Vegetables
•Fruits (limited quantity)
•Commercial Pig Feed
•Fish Meal
•Mineral Mixture
•Fresh Clean Water

Water Requirement
Fresh clean drinking water should always be available.
Foods to Avoid

Do NOT feed:
•Moldy Feed
•Rotten Vegetables
•Plastic Materials
•Toxic Plants
•Spoiled Food Waste
•Excess Salt
•Dirty or Contaminated Water

Breeding Information
•Breeding Age: 7–8 months
•Best Breeding Age: 8–24 months
•Gestation Period: Approximately 114 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days)
•Piglets Per Birth: Usually 8–12 piglets
•Weaning Age: 4–8 weeks
Piglet Care
•Piglets should receive colostrum immediately after birth.
•Keep piglets warm and dry.
•Provide clean bedding.
•Follow vaccination and deworming schedules.
•Ensure balanced nutrition for healthy growth.

Housing & Maintenance
Shelter Requirements
•Clean and dry pig shed
•Good ventilation
•Protection from rain and heat
•Proper drainage system
•Spacious pens for movement

Daily Care
•Fresh feed daily
•Clean drinking water
•Regular cleaning of pens
•Proper waste management
•Mineral and vitamin supplementation

Health Care
•Regular deworming
•Vaccination schedule
•Disease monitoring
•Veterinary health checkups
•Hygienic environment

Special Features
•Premium pork quality
•Fast growth rate
•Excellent feed conversion
•Strong disease resistance
•High fertility
•High commercial value

Contact Information
Sri Krishna Poultry Farm
7795553935
9741235052