Biosecurity issues of smallholder swine raisers in San Simon, Pampanga

Date

6-2016

Degree

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

College

College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Rio John T. Ducusin

Abstract

This study aimed to identify potential biosecurity issues on smallholder swine raisers in San Simon, Pampanga. A survey was conducted using questionnaire and one-on-one interview on 101 farmers coming from five barangays with the highest population of swine in San Simon. The descriptive study revealed an almost even population of males (51.5%) and females (49.5%) smallholder swine raisers with a mean age of 50 years old and 12 years of experience. Majority preferred Large White (91.2%) under fattener operation (63.3%), fed with commercial feeds (91.1%). Biosecurity issues include: no vector control (72.3), few foot baths (10.9%), 78.2 % attempt treatment, 17.82% practice swill feeding and pens within 10m of owner dwellings (73.2%), granting access to traders and animals. In contrast isolation (78.2%), and vaccination for hog cholera (91.1%) are highly regarded. Municipal technician provide treatment (64.4%) and animal health advice (59.4%), whereas the department of Agriculture provides artificial insemination (14.8%). Local water district serve as drinking and cleaning most clean twice-a-day and wastes are drained to rivers and open areas. Based on the findings, the veterinary officials in the region may need to consider providing training and awareness of the importance of having a biosecurity program.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2016 V4 M33

Document Type

Thesis

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