Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in the Western Cape, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelin Henriehetta Molotsi ◽  
Melissa Cupido ◽  
Louw C. H. Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Smallholder Pig Production

Prevalence of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in smallholder pig production systems in Mbeya region, southern highlands of Tanzania

2013 ◽  
Vol 198 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 284-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick V.G. Komba ◽  
Eliakunda C. Kimbi ◽  
Helena A. Ngowi ◽  
Sharadhuli I. Kimera ◽  
James E. Mlangwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Porcine Cysticercosis ◽  
Smallholder Pig Production ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Risk Factors for African Swine Fever in Smallholder Pig Production Systems in Uganda

2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 872-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Dione ◽  
J. Akol ◽  
K. Roesel ◽  
J. Kungu ◽  
E. A. Ouma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
African Swine Fever ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Smallholder Pig Production

scholarly journals Farmer perceptions of classical swine fever outbreak in communal pig production systems of South Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (43) ◽  
pp. 5819-5826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madzimure James ◽  
K Z Kerstin ◽  
er ◽  
Dzama Kennedy ◽  
Chimonyo Michael
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Classical Swine Fever ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Farmer Perceptions

Evaluation of smallholder pig production systems in North Vietnam: Pig production management and pig performances

2006 ◽  
Vol 105 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 229-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Lemke ◽  
B. Kaufmann ◽  
L.T. Thuy ◽  
K. Emrich ◽  
A. Valle Zárate
Keyword(s):  
Production Management ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Smallholder Pig Production ◽  
North Vietnam

scholarly journals Artificial Insemination Training Program for Smallholder Pig Farms in Gauteng Province, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Richard Netshirovha Thivhilaheli ◽  
Mammikele Tsatsimpe ◽  
Thabo Muller ◽  
Fhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi ◽  
Masindi Lotus Mphaphathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Large White ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Smallholder Pig Production

The aim of this study was to facilitate artificial insemination training to enhance sustainable pig production within the developing smallholder pig production sector in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Eighteen smallholder pig farmers with requisite structures (pig house, pens), pigs (large white, landrace duroc or South African indigenous) and management (feeding, cleaning and record keeping) capacity were trained on routine pig management and artificial insemination procedures in a “learning by doing” on-farm supervised programme administered by Agricultural Research Council, Animal Production pig training team. Following estrus detection, 96 sows were artificially inseminated and 31 naturally served (NS). Farrowing rates (FR), total born (TB) and born alive (BA) piglets were recorded. The occurrence ccurrence of mummified fetuses (0.019 vs. 0.022%) and weak piglets (0.038 vs. 0.049%) did not differ between artificially inseminated sows and naturally mated sows. Born alive, birth weight and weaning weight were higher for artificial inseminated sows. The average litter size was 15± and 13±, birth weight 1.98±0.79 kg and 1.48±0.58 kg and weaning weight 9.89±0.87 kg and 7.23±0.71 kg for the AI and NS litters, respectively. Farmer demographic factors (age, gender and educational level) had no effect on farrowing rate, total born and piglets born alive. Therefore, implementation of artificial insemination techniques and pig production training was feasible under a smallholder pig production system.

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