Smallholder pig production system of Assam

The study was carried out to attain information on smallholder pig production systems of Assam. Stratified purposive and random sampling design was followed for selection of respondents in two districts namely Tinsukia and Dhemaji located in sub-Himalayan terrain. The socioeconomic parameter of the...

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Published in:Indian journal of animal sciences 2021-04, Vol.90 (10), p.1441-1443
Main Authors: BANIK, SANTANU, NASKAR, SOUMEN, BARMAN, KESHAB
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Backyard piggery
Pig production characteristics
Pig production constrains
Survey
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Summary:The study was carried out to attain information on smallholder pig production systems of Assam. Stratified purposive and random sampling design was followed for selection of respondents in two districts namely Tinsukia and Dhemaji located in sub-Himalayan terrain. The socioeconomic parameter of the farmers were delineated. Mostly the pigs were reared in semi-intensive to loosehouse system. Major feed ingredients were kitchen waste and locally available, seasonal unconventional feed. There was prevalence of local breeds namely Ghungroo and Doom pigs along with crossbred animal mostly of Hampshire and Large White Yorkshire crosses. The field level performance was evaluated. The study revealed the major constrains and opportunity for improvement of the sector in the surveyed area.
ISSN:0367-8318
2394-3327
DOI:10.56093/ijans.v90i10.111425