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Farming in Africa

Farming in Africa (FIA) is a company that is on a passionate mission to revolutionize Agriculture, especially the Livestock Industry in Africa, through innovative technologies, solutions, and practical training for farmers As a company that owns and manages its own livestock farms, we seek to transform livestock farming in Africa from small scale to large and commercial scale industries by providing innovative and sustainable solutions that cover every area of livestock farming. We engage with over 500 unique farmers all over Africa on a daily basis through our robust online community, created to offer detailed assistance to farmers. In our quest to revolutionize livestock farming in Africa as a company, we focus on the following:

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Location : Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Offer Description

The Duroc Pig is a premium meat breed globally recognized for its fast growth, feed efficiency, and superior pork quality with exceptional marbling.
With their deep red coat, muscular build, and hardy constitution, Durocs are ideal for both commercial pork production and crossbreeding programs. Known as excellent terminal sires, they consistently deliver profitable returns for modern pig farming.

Product Description

The Duroc Pig is a premium meat breed globally recognized for its fast growth, feed efficiency, and superior pork quality with exceptional marbling.
With their deep red coat, muscular build, and hardy constitution, Durocs are ideal for both commercial pork production and crossbreeding programs. Known as excellent terminal sires, they consistently deliver profitable returns for modern pig farming.

Key Features & Benefits

✨ Why Farmers Choose Durocs:
• Fast growth rate – daily weight gain of 0.8–1.1 kg
• Efficient feed conversion – high feed-to-weight gain ratio
• Superior meat quality – tender, juicy, well-marbled pork
• Hardy & sun-tolerant – adapts well to various farming systems
• Calm temperament – easy to handle and manage
• Versatile use – terminal sires & purebred commercial pork production

Product Details

Feature	Details
Product Name	Duroc Pig
Category	Livestock Breeds
Breed Origin	United States (1800s – New York & New Jersey red pig strains)
Size & Build	Large, muscular, deep-bodied with thick shoulders & wide frame
Weight	Sows: 204–272 kg (450–600 lbs) • Boars: 272–340 kg (600–750 lbs)
Height	81–91 cm (32–36 in) at the shoulder
Coat & Color	Rich reddish-brown to golden-red, sun-tolerant skin
Distinctive Features	Drooping ears, muscular compact build, deep red coat, heavy jowls
Reproduction	Litter size: 8–11 piglets • Good maternal traits • Strong weaning weights
Growth Rate	0.8–1.1 kg/day (1.8–2.4 lbs/day)
Meat Quality	High muscle yield, superior marbling, tender & flavorful pork
Temperament	Calm, docile, manageable
Primary Uses	Pork production (premium cuts), crossbreeding, specialty pork markets
Stock Status	150 pigs available (Males & Females – 12–16 weeks)
Tags	Duroc pigs, premium pork, terminal sire, commercial pig farming, hardy pigs, exotic breeds

Care & Management

✔ Provide nutrient-rich balanced feed for optimal growth and weight gain
✔ Ensure access to clean drinking water at all times
✔ Maintain biosecurity & vaccination programs to prevent disease
✔ Use Duroc boars as terminal sires to enhance meat yield in crossbreeding
✔ Provide shade & housing to maximize comfort in hot climates