Pig Farming: Case Study 3, Jaintia Hills
Pig Farming: Case Study 3, Jaintia Hills
| Main Info | ML/JH/VET//003: Indigenous Pig Farming, Jaintia Hills |
| Name of the Technique | Indigenous Pig Farming, Jaintia Hills |
| Source Publisher | Primary Survey, Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya |
| Source Year | 2023 |
| History Of The Technique | The knowledge holder has been practicing indigenous pig farming for the past thirteen years and has six pigs of his own. |
| Manufacturing technique | Pig Housing: The traditional holders practice semi-intensive system of constructing pig sheds; hence, the pig sheds are mostly tin roofed with a cemented floor and are well fenced which protects them against extreme heat and cold, provides proper ventilation and bedding. Giving pigs enough space is necessary to keep the pigs healthy. Also, it minimizes the spread of diseases and other contamination to the entire farm. |
| Method of Preparation | (Feed): The pigs are regularly fed with rice husk, pig feed, natural vegetation and left over food materials. (Breeding): Natural breeding is carried during reproduction phase. Breeding is done twice a year and the number of off-springs produced from each is 7-10 piglets. (Disease Management): The main diseases affecting the pigs are skin rashes, dysentery, African swine fever, hair flies and these diseases are being treated mainly at the Veterinary. There is no involvement of treatment through traditional medicinal healing practices. |
| Material Composition | Characteristics of the pigs: Some of the pigs are black and some are black and white mixed in colour. The average weight of the pigs is 60-70 kgs. The ear size ranges from 5-6 inches, tail length is 20-25 cm. The maturity age of the pigs is 8-9 months and the gestation period is considered when they are 5 months old. The average life span of the pig is two years. |
| How to implement | Economic value: Pig rearing is mainly used for meat production and breeding purpose. When the pigs reach the age of maturity i.e., eight to nine months; they are directly sold in the market having a cost of Rs. 15000 per pig. The meat price cost of Rs 350-450 per kg and sold locally. |
| Theme | Traditional Animal Husbandry |
| Sub Theme | Pig Farming |
| Source Publisher | Primary Survey, Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya |
| Source Year | 2023 |