Fast pig farming is a simple and efficient method that is easy to learn, saves time and resources, promotes rapid growth, ensures a high slaughter rate, offers good economic returns, and is suitable for large-scale breeding.
1. Selecting Piglets
Choosing high-quality piglets is the foundation of successful fast pig farming. Breeds such as Changbai, Dabai, Duroc, and Hampshire are known for their excellent growth performance and profitability. Crossbred pigs from single, double, or triple crosses often have shorter fattening periods and better economic returns. When selecting piglets, look for those with a long body, wide chest, full hips, strong limbs, shiny coats, and heavier weaning weights—ideally over 7.5 kg. Avoid slow-growing piglets, as they can reduce overall efficiency and profits.
2. Feeding Techniques
Proper feeding methods are crucial to maximizing growth potential and economic benefits.
- **Four Key Improvements**:
a. Switch from cooked or diluted feed to semi-dry raw feed. This helps preserve nutrients like protein and vitamins, supports digestive enzyme secretion, and improves digestibility. The semi-dry method involves soaking feed without adding water, allowing it to naturally absorb moisture—about 1 hour in summer and 4 hours in winter. After soaking, the feed should be clumped and loosened.
b. Replace hanging systems with straight-line fattening. Traditional hanging racks can limit growth and increase the time needed to reach market weight, resulting in lower meat quality. A straight-line system allows continuous feeding based on the pig’s nutritional needs, promoting lean growth and improving meat quality.
c. Use compound feed instead of single feed to meet the specific nutritional requirements at different growth stages.
d. Slaughter large pigs at the right time. Pigs weighing between 90–100 kg should be slaughtered promptly, as larger pigs grow more slowly and consume more feed with lower returns. Delaying slaughter reduces economic efficiency, so it's important to follow proper timing.
3. Regular and Measured Feeding
Feed pigs four times a day: 7 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, and 9 PM. Each meal should be about 5% of the pig’s body weight, ensuring they are neither too hungry nor overly full. Consistent feeding helps pigs develop a routine of eating, resting, and growing efficiently, maintaining a strong appetite and healthy digestion, which speeds up growth.
Water is essential for pig health and nutrient absorption. Always provide clean, fresh water after meals, keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer to encourage drinking.
4. Health and Disease Prevention
Health management is critical for successful pig farming. Vaccinate piglets against diseases like swine fever, erysipelas, pneumonia, and paratyphoid at the appropriate time. Ensure vaccine quality, accurate injection sites, and correct dosages. Maintain cleanliness and disinfection inside and outside the pigpen, focusing on prevention and early treatment. By doing so, you can ensure healthy, well-developed pigs and avoid losses due to disease.
With these practices, fast pig farming becomes not only efficient but also profitable and sustainable.
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