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Problem And Prospects Of Pig Farming
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The modern pig has played and continued to
play a major role in providing food for human consumption due in parts
to its tremendous versatility and adaptability to a wide-range of
environmental conditions. Donham,(2000). This ability to adapt plays a
significant role in how pigs are raised and grown in various countries
of the world. Hedegepath,(2008).
Pig production is widely scattered
across the globe. The estimated global pig inventory of over 801 million
in 2002 was a slight increases over the global pig inventory estimate
of over 782 million in (2006). The countries of Asia have the largest
inventory of pig in the world, accounting for over 62% of the total
global inventory in 2002. The countries of European Union account for
nearly 15% of the global inventory followed by North America with
approximately 10%. pig are produced primarily in regions of the world
with available natural resource including arable land, cereal grains and
water. Hedegepath, (2008).
With ever increasing human population in
Nigeria and virtually static agriculture productivity, the animal
protein consumption among Nigerians has worsened in the past few years
(Okpor, 2009). Many Nigerians feed on carbohydrate. This is because the
average man cannot afford the cost of animal protein which is richer in
amino acid. The deficiency of animal protein in the diet of so many
people is often attributed to the low number of livestock (cattle, pigs,
poultry, goats, sheep and their products), and the activities connected
with their production which are not efficient (Morrison, 2001). Ugwu
(2006) observed that animal protein apart from its palatability is
essential for normal physical and mental development of man. He stated
that its deficiency in the diet exerts adverse effects in terms of
reduced human productivity due to abnormal development. Equally, he
noted that animal protein energy deficiency causes high incidence of
infant mortality, pronounced malnutrition and disease.
Livestock
production in Edo State has a great potential for commercial production
of snail and shrimp in the coast line as well poultry and pig. Morison
(2001). Huge market exists for livestock and animal product. The semi
savannah climate to the Northern part of the state specifically areas
like Auchi, Igarra and Ubiaja are suitable for livestock such as sheep,
goat and cattle. The present livestock population in the state is
estimated at poultry, 6000,000, Cattle 78,000, Goat 556,000,
Sheep278,000, Pigs 189,000 while, cane rats (grass cutter) and snail
rearing are in commercial production. Very huge opportunities exist in
this sub-sector. Ugwu. (2006.)
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Pig
products are good source of protein to every individual and a viable
avenue of revenue to both the nation, the citizens of that country. But
unfortunately the production of this product is faced with several
problems among which are lack of finance, disease outbreak and
transportation. If situation is not ratified more serious problems might
develop.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The purpose of this study was to investigate problem and prospect of pig farming in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State four research questions formulated and analyzed. The respondents were made up of pig farmers Ovia North East Local Government Area. All the respondents were randomly selected from the three main markets in Ovia North East Local Government Area and seven. One set of instrument was used in collecting data for the study i.e. questionnaires. The data collected from t ... Continue reading---
