27/03/2024
ADVANTAGES OF PIG PRODUCTION 👌🏾🐖
Pigs can produce many offspring within a short interval compared to other farm species
Pigs can consume a large variety of diets when compared to other far species. This is particularly important since the high cost and scarcity of grains and concentrates are major constraints to profitable livestock farming in the tropics. They are the most efficient animals for converting kitchen waste and other non-conventional feedstuff into meat
The pig produces more carcass yield (70%) when compared to cattle (50-55%), sheep and goat (50%). In addition, pig carcasses have a smaller proportion of bone and higher proportion of edible meat
Pig carcasses are easier to dress and have superior curing quality, an obvious advantage for processing and marketing
Pigs adapt easily to most environmental conditions such as the harsh tropical climates
Pig f***s makes very rich manure for crops and can also be recycled into livestock feed