What goes into creating the Perfect Cut of Pork (Part 2)
Creating that perfect cut of pork is a meticulous process rooted in care, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
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Apr 192 min read
What goes into creating the Perfect Cut of Pork (Part 1)
Understanding the journey of quality pork means recognizing the unique challenges faced by dedicated pig farmers.
Mar 195 min read
Disease Information and Preventative Measures
Biosecurity is essential for pork producers to prevent disease in pigs. We explore some diseases to show the importance of biosecurity.
Feb 27, 20232 min read
PIGS AND NUTRITION: HOW TO GROW THE HEALTHIEST PIGS FOR BEST MEAT QUALITY
"You are what you eat" applies just as much to pigs as to humans. What a pig eats ultimately determines its meat quality. Nutrition in a...
Feb 14, 20232 min read
MOST IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF TAAIBOSCH'S 3 PIG BREEDS
The South African Landrace, Large White, and Duroc are the most popular commercial pig breeds in South Africa (Farmer's Weekly)....
Feb 7, 20233 min read
WHAT IS BIOSECURITY AND HOW TO MAINTAIN IT ON A PIG FARM
What is Biosecurity? Biosecurity is a set of strict procedures, rules, and guidelines that are followed to prevent diseases from entering...
Mar 15, 20224 min read
PORK IS CURRENTLY 20-25% UNDERVALUED
I’d like to share a brief summary of why, in my view, pork prices are set for a big correction within the next few weeks. Grain prices...
Oct 19, 20212 min read
96% COVID-19 VACCINATION RATE AT TAAIBOSCH PIGGERY
We’re proud to announce that we have a 96% COVID-19 vaccination rate. We strive to follow evidence-based science in all aspects of business.
Apr 28, 20213 min read
A PIG FARM AND PEPPERS – HOW TO GENERATE VALUE ORGANICALLY
Taaibosch Piggery has embarked on a new venture: The production of peppers and Sweet Palermo® peppers as an extension of the pig farm.
Mar 15, 20216 min read
How a South African Pig Farm Prepared for COVID-19 Lockdown
At Taaibosch, we did not wait to start planning for a possible lockdown. One thing you don’t have on a pig farm in a time of crisis is time.
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