SCOPE AND POTENTIALS IN PIG HUSBANDRY

P. KAUSHIK¹*, K.B. KALITA^2
1College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, 781022, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, 785013, Assam, India
²College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, 781022, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, 785013, Assam, India
* Corresponding Author : purabiicar@gmail.com

Received : 01-10-2020     Accepted : 19-10-2020     Published : 30-10-2020
Volume : 12     Issue : 20       Pages : 10290 - 10292
Int J Agr Sci 12.20 (2020):10290-10292

Keywords : Pig production, Piggery farming
Academic Editor : Dr R. K. Mathukia, IJAS-061020-25802839
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : Authors are thankful to College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, 781022, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, 785013, Assam, India
Author Contribution : All authors equally contributed

Pig production among other species has a high potential to contribute to high economic gain. Piggery farming is one of the most important occupations which can give the returns within a very short period of time. Pigs are efficient converters of feed and capable of high rates of growth. A sow can easily produce 8-12 piglets per litter after a gestation period of 110-120 days (average 114 days) and may produce 2 litters per years, if reproduction is managed well. However, scientific management has the key role to play for overall performance of the piggery sector.