Pigs & Hogs

We offer a wealth of resources related to raising and selling pigs and hogs. Curated for Texans of all ages, regardless if you own a large commercial operation or a single show animal, these research-backed resources will equip you with the information you need to accomplish your goals.

Related Departments: Animal Science, Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Agricultural Economics

Pigs drinking water in pen

Texas 4-H Swine Project

The swine project allows youth to explore the various aspects of the swine industry such as livestock selection, nutrition, and animal husbandry.
two 4-h members feeding a pig in a pen

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Pigs & Hogs

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

The Texas 4-H Agriculture & Livestock Program provides a variety of unbiased resources for 4-H/FFA families, leaders and volunteers interested in youth livestock projects and agricultural advocacy.

Feral Hog Management

The feral hog management program is for people throughout the state of Texas and beyond who are interested in more information on feral hogs.

All Resources on Pigs & Hogs

  • Program

    The Texas 4-H Agriculture & Livestock Program provides a variety of unbiased resources for 4-H/FFA families, leaders and volunteers interested in youth livestock projects and agricultural advocacy.

    Teens standing with clipboards in a horse arena
  • Project

    The swine project allows youth to explore the various aspects of the swine industry such as livestock selection, nutrition, and animal husbandry.

    two 4-h members feeding a pig in a pen
  • Lab

    The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, includes four diagnostic laboratories serving veterinarians, livestock producers and government agencies.

    Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Service

    TVMDL offers timely and accurate diagnostic tests for Tritrichomonas foetus, the parasite that causes bovine trichomoniasis, or trich.

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