STUDY ON PRODUCTION SYSTEM OF SWINE IN BACKYARD AND PIG DEVELOPMENT FARM

Abstract

This study was undertaken to investigate the difference between commercial pig farming and backyard pig farming in Rangamati district. It was a twenty days study, starting from May 9 to May 29, 2023. This study was comprehensively investigated multiple facts of swine production, encompassing housing, feeding, breeding, disease prevalence, vaccination- deworming protocols, biosecurity measures, marketing approaches, socio-economic contexts, and challenges in pig rearing. The research focused on uncovering patterns in pig farming practices and their implications. The insights gained from this study can significantly contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics within the swine production sector, informing strategic decisions and sustainable development initiatives. However, the financial outcome of the Pig Development Farm was found to be unsatisfactory as their main motive is to improve the pig breeds and sell the piglets among the poor farmers at affordable price. This study offers valuable insights into the operations of pig farming in Bangladesh, furnishing information that can guide managerial choices and contribute to the sustainable progress of the pig farming industry.