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Item Food Discards for Swine(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2003-06) Zaleski, Halina M.; Duguies, Manuel; Ioanis, Engly; Cleveland, Gordon; Paquin, Daniel; LeaMaster, Bradley; Castro, Luisa; Hollyer, JamesThe intent of this fact sheet is to provide introductory information on swine production that has been tested on Pacific island farms. This publication provides information on preparation of cooked food waste for use as swine feed.Item Animal Health Survey for Guam 1999(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2000-12) Duguies, Manuel; Nusbaum, Steve; Saville, PeterAspects of the animal health status of Guam have been investigated clinically since the 1960’s. Unfortunately previous records have either been lost or are otherwise unavailable. This survey, which included serological testing, clinical observation and some identification of parasites, is not intended to be definitive. Instead, the survey should be recognized as a component in an ongoing program of surveillance.Item Collection and Separation of Solid and Liquid Swine Wastes(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2003-06) Zaleski, Halina M.; Duguies, Manuel; Ioanis, Engly; Cleveland, Gordon; Paquin, Daniel; LeaMaster, Bradley; Castro, Luisa; Hollyer, JamesThe intent of this fact sheet is to provide introductory information on swine waste management methods that have been tested on Pacific island farms. This publication provides information on daily collection and proper management of solid and liquid swine wastes.Item Reducing Wastewater from a Swine Operation(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2003-06) Zaleski, Halina M.; Duguies, Manuel; Ioanis, Engly; Cleveland, Gordon; Paquin, Daniel; LeaMaster, Bradley; Castro, Luisa; Hollyer, JamesThe intent of this fact sheet is to provide introductory information on swine waste management methods that have been tested on Pacific island farms. This publication discusses six areas where wastewater reduction can have a positive impact on the farm.Item Best Practices for Artificial Insemination of Swine in the Pacific Islands(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2000-07) Ioanis, Engly; Duguies, Manual; Zaleski, HalinaArtificial insemination of female swine can help to improve the quality of offspring and greatly reduce the impact of inbreeding in a swine population. This publication provides step-by step guidance in determining female heat, ordering semen, thawing semen, inseminating female swine, cleaning up at insemination, and detecting pregnancy. It also has a list of current suppliers of boar semen who can ship to the Pacific.Item Additional Information for Swine Management(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2003-06) Zaleski, Halina M.; Duguies, Manuel; Ioanis, Engly; Cleveland, Gordon; Paquin, Daniel; LeaMaster, Bradley; Castro, Luisa; Hollyer, JamesThis publication contains a reference list of informative publications that can provide answers to many of the questions that arise when considering a swine waste management system.Item Biogas Digesters(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2003-06) Zaleski, Halina M.; Duguies, Manuel; Ioanis, Engly; Cleveland, Gordon; Paquin, Daniel; LeaMaster, Bradley; Castro, Luisa; Hollyer, JamesThe intent of this fact sheet is to provide introductory information on swine waste management methods that have been tested on Pacific island farms. Biogas digesters yield three products: biogas, liquid effluent, and a semi-solid sludge. The biogas can be used for productive purposes, such as firing an animal food cooker or heating water. The sludge retains most of the initial phosphorous and potassium.Item Dry Litter Waste Management System(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2003-06) Zaleski, Halina M.; Duguies, Manuel; Ioanis, Engly; Cleveland, Gordon; Paquin, Daniel; LeaMaster, Bradley; Castro, Luisa; Hollyer, JamesThe intent of this fact sheet is to provide introductory information on swine waste management methods that have been tested on Pacific island farms. This publication provides information on a dry litter system that allows farmers to manage swine wastes without using a lot of water.Item New Construction Ideas for Healthier Pigs -- Flushing System(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2003-06) Zaleski, Halina M.; Duguies, Manuel; Ioanis, Engly; Cleveland, Gordon; Paquin, Daniel; LeaMaster, Bradley; Castro, Luisa; Hollyer, JamesThe intent of this fact sheet is to provide introductory information on swine waste management methods that have been tested on Pacific island farms. This publication provides information on a system that transfers solid and liquid wastes from a pig pen to a storage area through a shallow flushing gutterItem New Construction Ideas for Healthier Pigs -- Farrowing and Nursery(Agricultural Development in the American Pacific Project, 2003-06) Zaleski, Halina M.; Duguies, Manuel; Ioanis, Engly; Cleveland, Gordon; Paquin, Daniel; LeaMaster, Bradley; Castro, Luisa; Hollyer, JamesThe intent of this fact sheet is to provide introductory information on swine management methods that have been tested on Pacific island farms. This publication provides suggestions for using perforated floors, farrowing crates, and farrowing and nursery pens to help raise healthy pigs, save money on construction costs, and provide increased protection for the environment.