Unit 4: Pigs and Large Animal Livestock

Students learn animal husbandry, specifically how to manage and care for the rare, heritage breed pigs on the MSA farm. They will learn the difference between conventional and humane animal treatment as well as industrial versus pasture livestock. Lessons will include animal anatomy, rotation and fencing, nutritional values of different feeds, and harvesting. Students will learn about artificial insemination and MSA’s unique breed of Mulefoot and Berkshire pigs. 

Reading List

Homegrown Pork: Humane, Healthful Techniques for Raising a Pig for Food
Sacred Cow, by Diana Rodgers, RD and Robb Wolf (excerpts)