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Motsa’a, J. S., Defang, H. F., Hako, T. B. A., Ojong, E. T., Mube, K. H., Nguekem, C. L., Tagning, Z. P. D., Mouchili, M., Keambou, T. C. |
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Applied Animal Husbandry & Rural Development; 2021, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p32-39, 8p |
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The present study was conducted in other to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of indigenous pig farmers in Cameroon, as well as the management techniques of their pig herds. A total of 127 indigenous pig farmers were randomly selected from four Divisions (Fako, Mayo-Danay, Mvila & Bamboutos) of four Regions (South-West, Far-North, South, and West) respectively. They were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The data generated were subjected to descriptive statistics. The findings of this study revealed that indigenous pig production in our study zone was mostly done by married (62.2%) men (58.3%) belonging to the age group 40-49 years old (36.0%) with an experience less than 20 years (44.9%). The respondents mostly keep indigenous pigs (52.8%) for marketing with the price of a mature pig ranging from 50-70 000FCFA All the farmers housed their pigs in traditional/wooden pens under semi-intensive and free-range production systems with the latter being the most common (69.3%). Pigs were mostly fed with kitchen waste, farm residues, millet grains, and by-products (33.1%). Free will mating (44.8%) was the most practiced with delivery taking place inside the herd (55.1%) with an average litter size of 0-5 piglets (64.6%) at birth and at weaning. Disease outbreak (46.5%) and lack of finance (27.6%) were the main constraints to pig production in our study zone although it remains profitable (73.2%). Indigenous pig farming in Cameroon stands as a potential source of development for the local community and therefore needs governmental intervention for its improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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