Abstract: Personal and socio-economic factors affecting the management of pigs in Kaduna state, Nigeria were investigated. The present rural production system is viewed as a serious factor militating against an increased and improved production. Efforts to improve the present production system through the introduction of proven pig management practices need to take into crucial consideration the structure of the present pig management practices at the small-holder level. This study, therefore, concerns itself with the positive aspects of small-holder pig production. Results of analyses reveal that personal characteristics of the producers such as level of education, household size and pig keeping experience are positively and significantly (p< 0.05) related to the level of pig management. Pig management increases with pig herd size, investment on pigs and income derived from pigs (p< 0.05). The level of awareness and contact variables such as knowledge of the existence and services available at the veterinary clinic, distance of veterinary clinic are significantly (p< 0.05) related to pig management.