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How to start a pig farming business in Nigerian, Kenya, uganda and south africa

Source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwXRpnHExbo

Duration:

05:49:00

Year of Production:

2021

Source/Author:

AGRO AFRICA

English

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Pig farming is a lucrative business, this involves breeding and raising of pigs. Additionally, pigs farming require less capital, pigs give birth to many piglets and a source of employment to farmers. Additionally, pigs usually take 310 days from birth to slaughter stage and are highly beneficial animals since they can be an alternative income source, their skins are useful in leather industries, their droppings contain soil nutrients, they require less management costs, grow fast and give birth to many piglets. However, pigs can be affected by seasonal infertility in warmer months. It is recommended to deworm and vaccinate timely as well as conducting a market survey before starting.

Raising pigs

Start by selecting pig breeds that have a high market demand since pork is highly demanded on market. Thereafter, establish a pig farm on a big piece of land to provide enough space for animals to graze. Also build big pig houses with a proper drainage system to allow easy flow of liquids. Additionally, feed pigs on quality nutritious feeds for proper growth and provide them with clean fresh water. Furthermore, clean animal feeders and drinkers to avoid disease outbreak.

Sequence from	Sequence to	Description
00:00	00:28	Pig farming is a lucrative business, it involves breeding and raising of pigs.
00:29	00:59	Pigs farming require less capital, they give birth to many piglets and a source of employment.
01:00	01:40	Raise pig breeds that have a high market demand. Pigs take 310 days from birth to slaughter stage.
01:41	01:57	Pigs can be affected by seasonal infertility in warmer months. Pig skins are alternative income sources.
01:58	02:28	Pork is highly demanded on market. Establish a pig farm on a big piece of land.
02:29	03:10	Build big pig houses with a proper drainage system and feed pigs on quality nutritious feeds.
03:11	03:59	Provide pigs with clean fresh water, clean feeders and drinkers, deworm and vaccinate timely.
04:00	04:44	Pig dung is nutritious to soil, pigs require less management costs and grow fast.
04:45	05:24	Pigs give birth to many piglets and pig skins are used in manufacturing industries.
05:25	05:49	Conduct a market survey before starting a pig farm. Pig products can also be exported.

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