Economic analysis of swine production in Meghalaya


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Authors

  • S M GOSWAMI

Keywords:

Economic analysis, Swine production

Abstract

Pig is the most popular livestock among the tribals of Meghalaya. Consumption of pork is considerably high in this state. Therefore, an attempt was made in this study to estimate· the economics of pig production in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Result of the study indicated that cost offeed alone constituted more than 70% of the total cost. Net return per sow was found to be Rs 1 413. This indicated that pig rearing in the study area was a profitable proposition.

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Author Biography

  • S M GOSWAMI
    Senior Technical Officer, ICAR Research Complex for NER Region, Umroi Road, Barapani, Meghalaya 793 103

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Vol. 67 No. 7 (1997)

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How to Cite

GOSWAMI, S. M. (2013). Economic analysis of swine production in Meghalaya. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 67(7). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/34850