Causes of mortality in cambrough breed of pigs in Kumi sub county.

Abstract

This study was undertaken 10 find causes of high mortality of Cambrough breed of pigs in Kumi Sub County, Kumi district, in Teso region. The aim was to assess the causes of high mortality of Cambrough pig in the Sub County. A total of 130 Carnbrough pig farmers were purposively selected for the study. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, which captured experience in pig production, management systems causes of mortality, housing provision health and disease management, feed and feeding systems, production and reproductive performance, problems and benefits in keeping Cambrough pigs. It was found that common breeds kept by farmers in the Sub county are: local 49% n= 26,380. large white 40% n=l7,107. Cambrough 4% n= 890, Duree 0.2% n= 37 and other crosses 7% n= 3,750. High mortality was found to poor management practices 23.6%, poor adaption of breed to local condition 15.9%~ housing condition provided 16%, poor feeds and feeding regime adopted 13.7%, health management used 18.3% and poor planning and record keeping l2.5% farmers are recommended to incorporate regular training before receiving new breeds, follow good feeding watering and hygiene practices, and look at the quality and the quantity of the feeds they give to the Cambrough pigs. They should manage all animals equally irrespective of the source. They should keep records which help check the performance of the animals in the farm.