Pig houses must be designed and constructed properly for good health and well-being of the pigs to obtain maximum performance and savings in labor costs. Bear in mind that a good building may not Improve the health condition of the pigs, but a poor one wilt certainly increase the risk of incurring diseases. If the environment is uncomfortable, the pig is subjected to stress, making them prone to infection.
Factors to Consider in Constructing a Pig Farm
a. Site selection
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In the Philippines, about 60 percent of the total land area has slopes of 18 degrees or more, which are categorized as uplands. These are continually distributed by increasing population pressure as more people move to the uplands.
Cost of feed represents the highest cost in pig production. About 70 to 80 percent of the total cost of production is spent on feeds if pure commercial feeds are used. Commercial feeds are used to produce good quality fatteners at the shortest possible time. Thus, close attention on proper feeding should be observed, particularly on the amount, type of feed given and the methods used to attain maximum growth and high feed efficiency. However, proper feeding should be coupled with proper health care and management along with good environment to achieve the target of producing quality finishers.
Tail-biting, ear-biting, belly rubbing are considered behavioral vices when pigs are confined in one pen. Constant outbreaks of these vices reduce growth performance of the pigs. Oftentimes, the predisposing factors are: poor ventilation; improper nutrition; overcrowding; and boredom. Thus, it is necessary to give close attention to the environment, stocking rate, feed and water space, and the removal of aggressive pigs to control the problem.
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