Performance of Three Way Synthetic Pigs under Different Management Systems
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Date
2014-10
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JAKRAYA
Abstract
A trial was conducted to assess the growth performance and carcass
traits of three-way synthetic (Duroc x (Large White Yorkshire x Landrace)
pigs under different management systems. Sixteen weaned piglets were
selected and randomly divided into two groups of eight animals each.
Piglets in Group I was maintained under intensive system of housing and
they were maintained only on farm concentrate. Piglets belonging to Group
II, maintained under semi-intensive system of management i.e. allowed for
exercise in the closed paddock for two hours daily. There was a significant
difference in monthly body weights, average daily gain and feed efficiency.
Group II had significantly (P<0.01) higher dressing percentage; lesser back
fat thickness and higher gut weight than group I. It was found that allowing
for exercise in closed paddock will improve the performance of breeding
stock.
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TNV_LRI_2014_2(4)91-93
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Veterinary Science