Improved technologies for pig farming in north eastern India
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Sourabh Deori
ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103
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Rahul Katiyar
ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103
Keywords:
Artificial insemination, Scientific pig husbandry, Value additionAbstract
Pig farming is most important rural livelihood source in entire north eastern India. However, majority of the pigs are reared in backyard system with minimum input. Implementation of scientific pig husbandry practices with location specific improved technologies will improve the scenario of piggery in the region. The article is aimed to discuss some of the location specific improved
technologies for sustainable pig husbandry. Some of technologies related to improved pig breeds, housing models, feed formulations, value addition of pork products and artificial insemination techniques are mentioned. Dissemination and adoption of these technologies will improve pig husbandry in the region.
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