The highest tribal population of Mizoram among the North
Eastern states is one of the reasons for the high demand for pork in the state.
Large White Yorkshire, Hampshire, Mizo local and their crossbreds could not
suffice the demand in the state so rearing of Burmese pigs gained popularity.
The studies on the growth performance and mortality of Burmese piglets were
conducted under the field conditions in Aizawl district of Mizoram. The data of
35 male and 40 female piglets were studied for a period of 11 months (July 2009
to May 2010). The result revealed that sex had a significant effect (P<0.05)
on piglet body weight from birth till 8th week, males had higher body weight at
all ages than females however the fortnightly body weight gain was higher in females
than males; 155.85 gm and 168.60±0.01 gm in male and female respectively. For
both male and females, fortnightly body weight gain increased from FN1 to FN2,
however, it declined from FN3 to FN4. Pre-weaning mortality percentage was
found to be 21.33% and Classical Swine Fever was the main cause of mortality.
Author(s) Details:
C. Lalremruata,
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Serchhip District, North Vanlaiphai,
Mizoram-796184, India.
Joy Lalmuanpuia,
Department
of Veterinary Public Health, C.V.Sc, CAU, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram-796014,
India.
T. Vanlalngurzauva,
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Serchhip District, North Vanlaiphai,
Mizoram-796184, India.
Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RACAS-V5/article/view/13769
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