BIBLIOGRAPHY AGGALAO, BUTCHOY G. APRIL 2011....
BIBLIOGRAPHY
AGGALAO, BUTCHOY G. APRIL 2011. Production of Native Pigs in the Municipality
of Tinglayan, Kalinga Province. Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Adviser: Dr. Sonwright B. Maddul, PhD.
ABSTRACT
This research was intended to determine the native pig population density and structure in
the municipality of tinglayan, the specific production and utilization and productivity data.
The number of respondents is 90 for the survey from nine Barangays of Tinglayan,
Kalinga Province.
It showed in the results of interview that rice cultivation is the highest means of
livelihood of the respondents.
Native pigs were mainly raised because it does not require big capital as compared to
hybrid pigs so cost of stocks is cheaper than hybrid breeds.
Deworming of stocks are not applied by the native pig raiser, castration of native pigs is
done 2-6 months applications of antibiotics and feed supplements are not also applied by the
native pig raiser but only few native pig raiser produce antibiotics. The stocks are fed 2 times a
day in a morning and afternoon with camote leaves or tubers,taro/gabi, banana trunk/peelings,
sayote fruits and rice bran. Native pig raiser observed that pig are sold regardless of its body and
size.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MATERIALS AND METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Survey on Community Pig Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Socio-economic
Structure
of Respondents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Native Pig Herd Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Functions of Native Pigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Gender Roles in Pig Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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System of Production and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Case Study on Native Pig Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Socio-economic Structure of Respondent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Why Respondents Prefer Native Pigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Herd Structure and Source of Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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System Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Feeding Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Production Constraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sow and Litter Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . .
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Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LITERATURE CITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX
A. Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION
The people of Tinglayan in Kalinga Province are engaged in swine raising because this
activity provides additional income to the family. Some swine raisers raise native pigs for family
consumption, but most of them raise pigs for rituals and special occasion such as wedding,
family reunion and others. Most Tinglayan people do love eating pork.
Native pigs are easier to raise as compared to improved breeds since the farmer does not
require intensive care and management. Most of all, a native can be fed with locally available
feedstuffs such as comote leaves, gabi leaves, banana stalks, rice bran and kitchen left over.
Native pigs play an important role in the culture of the people of Kalinga since it is used for
rituals and sacrifice. The old folks believe in the unseen creatures to which they offer the
sacrifice and are pleased with native pigs.
Today, many Kalinga households consider swine production as business enterprise to
sustain their needs. Every raiser should emphasize on the productivity and performance of their
swine herd to be successful in swine raising. However, there had been no written records about
the production of native pigs in the municipality of Tinglayan.
There is a need to gather vital information on native pig population structure and herd
performance for future reference. Through this research, it is hoped that we will be able to know
the production system and practices adopted by native pig keepers including the problems being
encountered by these pig raisers. We can determine which of the practices are to be preserved, or
to be eliminated and replace with more appropriate technologies to improve productivity.
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Moreover, a description of the social structure of the household within the communities
associated with native pig production system is wanting. As has been said, “They learn from us
and we learn from them, we must accept that there are things we do not know which the pig
raiser know which later on be also known to us as we conduct our research”
The study aimed to attain the following objectives:
1. To describe the socio economic structure of households in Tinglayan, Kalinga
including the roles of each member in native pig raising;
2. To describe the herd structure and functions of native pigs raised by the respondents;
3. To determine the production system and management practices for native pigs in the
selected barangays;
4. To determine the herd performance of native pigs in these barangays: and
5. To identify constraints in native pig production as perceived by the respondents.
This study was conducted in Tinglayan, Kalinga province from October to December
2010. This municipality is composed of 20 barangays consisting of more or less 3000 household.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Available literature on production of native pigs in the Philippines is very scant. Thus,
only those available to the researcher are included as review.
Galasgas (1996), as cited by Padiagan in 1999, reported that rural swine raisers had a big
problem on feeds as one of the inputs for production. For this reason, pigs are not fed with pure
commercial feeds but are added to their rations. They depend more on their crop by products and
other foodstuff for substitute feeds.
Maddul (1991) wrote that native pigs in central Cordillera were commonly fed with
banana stalks, rice bran, maize and some herbaceous plants. These foodstuffs are offered to pigs
twice a day: in the morning and in the evening.
Native pigs were raised mainly on paddocks in the municipality of Kiangan, Ifugao
(Regacho, 1995). Male pigs were castrated at 6 months of age with the use of bamboo bark and
surgical wounds and minor ailments were treated with herbs. He further stated that pig raisers in
Kiangan are dominated by males. On the other hand, Tay-og (1996) observed from her study that
females play the main role for pig production and management n Bontoc, Mountain Province.
According to Fabricas (1999), observations of native sows in Sabangan, Mountain
Province showed that the mean gestation period is 114.8 days. Litter size at birth increased with
the number of parity from 5.86 for primiparous sows to 11 for 5th parity sows. However, percent
weaning decreased starting at 3rd farrowing (92.67%) to 5th farrowing (68.13%).
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In the villages of Natonin, Mountain Province, Komicho (2005) reported that native pig
herds are highly populated by young pigs and least by boars. Native pigs were mainly raised for
their resistance to diseases and due to cheaper cost of stocks and feed. The pigs were reportedly
used for food, as source of additional income and as sacrificial animals.
The reproductive performance of the original parent sows at the Highland Pig
Development Project in Bektey, La Trinidad, Benguet was reported by Maddul (2009). The
native sows required at least one service per conception in all parities. After 8 farrowings, a
mean of 119.34 days was recorded as length of gestation. Litter size at birth averaged 6.0
among all sows with a mean of 87.93% weaning.
The feed is an important item in the cost of production of animals and their products. It
accounts for about 50-75% of the cost of production in most of animal production enterprises.
Hence, on enterprise may rise or fall depending on what and how the animals are feed
considering economic returns (Castillo, 1975).
Lopez (1976) stated that ration formulation is an important part of swine breeding for a
formula to be practical; it must be feasible enough to make use of the available feedstuff,
palatable and economical while at the same time maintaining the necessary nutritive balance and
adequacy. According to Lopez (1997), the basic pattern of a feed formula is fixed by the pigs
requirement with a particular stage of growth as provided in the appropriate tables on the nutrient
requirement.
Nutrient requirement of swine are dependent upon interaction of a number of specific
factors such as body size, length of production or growth, stress conditions, environment with
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emphasis on the temperature, the level of certain nutrients in diet, sex and the breed or stain of
pigs being fed (Lopez, 1976).
A number of management practices influenced largely the success of swine enterprises,
some of these management practices are essentially under the control of the caretaker or the
operator. While management inputs have been shown to have little influence on the hereditary
capacity of the animals, proper care and management living about many advantages, such as
increase in litter size, survival rate of pigs, from birth to weanling growth rate, and feed
efficiently (Gonzales et al., 1969).
According to Gannad (2000), weanling pigs shoud be fed with the combination of plant
and animal protein to enhance higher return of investment with lower cost of production. Wassit
(1999) stated that litter management done by farmer includes castration at 3 months old. He
explained that this might be due to their belief that that the male should be used for breeding
purposes.
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MATERIALS AND METHODS
Materials
The study made use of questionnaires and sampling forms for data gathering. A digital
camera was used for photo documentation.
Methods
This research study involved a community survey to determine the native pig population
density and structure, while a case study was made to inquire on specific production and
utilization patterns and productivity data. The case study was undertaken through focus group
discussion with key informants.
Survey. The 20 barangays of Tinglayan were grouped into three zones based on altitude:
high, mid and low mountain zones. The top three barangays in native pig population represented
each zone. Ten households from each barangay were chosen at random to serve as respondents.
Socio-economic data and pig herd structure and production system were gathered through a
structured questionnaire. All data and information were cross checked by indirect questions and
observations.
The structure of the respondents for the survey is shown below:
Zones Barangay Number of Respondents
1.High Tulgao East 10
Tulgao West 10
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Butbut Proper 10
2. Mid Bangad Centro 10
Bangad Lower 10
Bangad Upper 10
3. Low Poblacion 10
Old Tinglayan 10
Ambato 10
Total 90
Case study. From the sample barangays involved in the survey, a total of nine respondents
served as key informants for the practices on production, management and utilization of native
pigs. The household with the most number of native pigs raised in the nine barangays were
chosen as respondents. A focus group discussion was employed to obtain the needed
information. Direct observation by the researcher also provided additional information.
The following data were gathered
1. General information on sample barangays and respondent
2. Gender roles in native pig raising
3. Information in native pig production
a. Size and composition of pig herds
b. Production inputs
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c. Production outputs
d. Uses of native pigs
e. System of pig management
f. Risk factor and constraints to productivity
Statistical Analysis
The data sets were subjected to appropriate statistical analysis procedure. Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used. Analysis of variance was carried out on the
parameters while Duncan’s Multiple Range Test was used to determine significance of
difference among the units of study. Correlation analysis were done to show the effects of factors
on herd characteristics, performance and utilization patterns.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Survey on Community Pig Production
Socio- economic Structure
of Respondents
Table 1 presents the means of livelihood and other animals kept by the respondents of the
study in Tinglayan, Kalinga, Multiple responses from the 90 respondents revealed that there are
34.46% involved in rice cultivation, 31.10% in swidden farming, 17.71% are employees, 9.05%
are on retail trade, 6.29% are self- employed, and 2.36% are involved in banana farming.
Table 1 also shows that chicken has the highest number (63.56%) among animals kept
beside pigs. Domestic duck comes next (17.18%), followed by carabao (8.90%), cattle (5.17%),
and dog (4.76%). The least number of animals kept by respondents was the goat at 0.41% only.
The people of Kalinga are the most extensive rice farmers of the Cordillera peoples.
Kalinga, have been blest with some of the most suitable land for both wet and dry farming. Like
the Ifugaos, Kalingas are also terraces-builders. Rice terraces are found in the mountainous areas
of Kalinga, including Tinglayan (Figure 1). Thus, many of the respondents in the survey
cultivate rice as means of livelihood. The second biggest number of respondents are swidden
farmers who grow root crops in their “Uma”, Respondents who are employed are either in the
government or private sector. Self-employed respondents are sari-sari store owners and
craftsmen who make knives and tools for a living, Very few of the respondents are banana
producers.
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Table 1 Socio economic structure of farmers keeping native pigs in Tinglayan, Kalinga
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Occupation/Means of
85
33.46
Livelihood
79
31.10
Rice cultivation
45
17.71
Swiden farming
23
9.05
Employee
16
6.29
Retail trade
6
2.36
Self-employed
Banana farming
TOTAL 254
100.00
Other Animals Kept
307
63.56
Chicken
83
17.18
Duck
43
8.90
Carabao
25
5.17
Cattle
23
4.76
Dog
2
0.41
Goat
TOTAL 483
100.00
Figure 1. Rice terraces in the mountainous of Tinglayan
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Native Pig Herd Structure
Table 2 shows the native pig herd structure of respondents in Tinglayan, Kalinga. Piglets
have the highest number (224) among the different classes of native pig studied. The same
observation was reported by Komicho (2005) that native pig herds are highly populated by
young pigs and least by boars. Respondents have 174 heads of growing/finishing pigs, 56 heads
of pregnant sow and 55 nursing sow, Boars comprise the lowest number (45) in the pig herd
structure. Usually, boars are kept in the barangay for breeding purposes, or are being slaughtered
for meat or sold for rituals and ceremonial purposes. About 59% of the total pigs raised by the
respondents are females.
Table 2. Native herd structure of respondents in Tinglayan, Kalinga
CLASSES
NUMBER
Piglets (suckling/weaning)
Female
151
230
Male
73
Growing/Finishing
Male
110
174
Female
64
Pregnant sow
56
Nursing sow
55
Boar
45
TOTAL
554
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Functions of Native Pigs
Table 3 shows that native pigs mainly served for traditional ceremonies and relationships
which are important for the family position in the community. The old folks still believe in the
unseen creatures to which they offer the sacrifice and are pleased with native pigs. Some
respondents also butcher native pigs for visitors and for campaign purposes during election
period. About 35% of the raisers responded that native pigs are raised for sale as an additional
source of income. The pig can be converted into cash anytime for buying household items and
for covering unexpected expenses. Native pigs are also used for home consumption or as source
of protein (26.05%).
Table 3. Functions of native pigs as reported by respondents
REASON FOR
IMPORTANCE
FUNCTION
OF PIG
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
For buying household
items and for covering
unexpected expenses
82
34.45
Consumption
For home consumption of
pork or source of protein
62
26.05
Social integration For traditional ceremonies
and relationship which are
important for the family
position in local society
94
39.50
TOTAL
218 100.00
*Multiple response
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Gender Roles in Pig Keeping
Table 4 shows the gender roles in pig keeping. Activities such as feed preparation, feed
collection and feeding are mostly done by the wife. It also implies that both husband and wife do
chores least the husband genders do the collection, feed preparation and feeding in cleaning the
pig shelter children are tasked to do the cleaning compared to other gender. Husbands do the
construction and fixing of the pig shelters and children also contribute in the work.
Table 4 also shows that most of the respondents depend on each other both husband and
wife do the selection of new stock. Treatment and maintenance are done both of the husband and
wife no contribution done by the children.
In this table it shows that wife sell the pigs more often than husband while children don’t
contribute, most husband and wife respondent sell pigs, in slaughtering of pigs husband slaughter
pigs than children, children also do the work of bathing of pigs than other gender member, wife
respondents are participating hen seminar is conducted.
System of Production and Management
Table 5 shows the production system of the native pig raisers (90%) of the respondents
involved in irrigated mixed farming and (5.55%) involved in solely livestock production while
rain fed mixed farming is lowest percentage among them.
It also shows in table 5 that (56.66%) of the respondents keep their animals in intensive
system management this management is under pig paddock and pig pen this pig paddock is made
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up of bamboo, cogon and wood as a fence to avoid the pigs roaming around the neighborhood
area. This pig pen also are made up of cement as a floor and GI
Table 4. Roles of each household members in raising native pigs
BOTH
HUSBAND AND
ACTIVITY
HUSBAND
WIFE
WIFE
CHILDREN
F % F % F % F %
Feed collection
3
3.33
44
48.9
38
42.2
32
35.55
Feed preparation
2
2.22
74
82.22
8
8.9
26
28.9
Feeding 2
2.22
44
48.9
38
42.2
48
35.6
Cleaning of pig shelter
20
22.22
10
11.11
16
17.8
26
28.9
Construction/fixing 47
52.22
0 0
0 0
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23.23
Selection of new stock
1
1.10
2
2.22
5
5.6
0
0
Purchase of new stock
1
1.11
0
0
0
0
0
0
Treatment/Maintenance 4 4.44
11 1.11 7
7.8 0
0
Selling of pigs
3
3.33
26
28.9
54
60
7
7.8
Slaughtering of pig
37
41.11
0
0
0
0
10
11.11
Treatment of sick pig
1
1.11
0
0
7
7.8
0
0
Bathing of pig
4
4.44
2
2.22
1
1.11
5
5.6
Participation/Seminar 0 0
1 1.1
0
0
0
0
Table 5. System of production and management for native pigs in Tinglayan, Kalinga
PERCENTAGE
PARAMETER FREQUENCY
(%)
System of Production
Irrigated mixed farming
81
90.00
Solely livestock production
5
4.44
Rain-fed mixed farming
4
5.55
TOTAL 90
100.00
System of Management
Intensive
51
56.66
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Extensive
39
43.33
TOTAL 90
100.00
sheets as a roof (Figure 2). These are common materials use by native pig raiser and another
(43.33%) of respondent keep their animals in extensive management loose/free they scattered
everywhere in a open pit, under the tree and under the house (Figure 3). In selling management
most of the respondent practices are they sell pigs regardless of its body and size.
Case Study on Native Pig Production
Socio-economic Structure of Respondent
Table 6 presents the information on household members who are raising native pigs, the
age of respondents ranged 10-70 years old. Most of them had ages of 31-40 years old (17.86%)
which means that the native pig raisers are at their middle ages. Most of the respondents have 4-6
children which means that most of the respondents have more numbers of children. The largest
proportion had gone to college (52.17%) therefore, majority are government employee 31.43%.
The respondents who are responsible for pig keeping are mothers (52.94%). Most women
are responsible for their kids while the gentlemen are busy with their jobs, the children also assist
their mother in their stocks, however most of the time they are busy in school works. They are
also responsible most of the household work, being left in the house, women have more time to
manage livestock, after helping their husband in their field women must go home earlier so they
can feed their animals on time, making sure that their children are already home also, father and
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children also assist their mother in raising native pigs. But most of the time they can busy with
their work.
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Figure 2. Native pigs in confined in concrete pens
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Figure 3. Native pigs under extensive system of management
Table 6. socio-economic structure of household members
MEAN
PARAMETER
(%)
Age in Years
Father
44.11
Mother
45.00
Children
18.25
Highest Educational Attainment
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Father
Elementary
1
11.11
Secondary
3
33.33
Tertiary
5
55.55
TOTAL 9
100.00
Mother
Elementary
1
11.11
Secondary
2
22.22
Tertiary
5
55.55
OSY
1
11.11
TOTAL 9
100
Children
Elementary
6
27.27
Secondary
4
18.18
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Tertiary 12
54.54
TOTAL 22
100
Number of Children
1-3
4
44.44
4-6
4
44.44
7-8
1
11.11
TOTAL 9
100
Occupation
Father
Farming
3
33.33
Government employee
5
55.55
Self employee
1
11.11
Mother
Housewife
7
77.77
Government employee
2
22.22
Self employee
1
11.11
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Table 6. Continued . . .
PARAMETER FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Highest Educational Attainment
Children
1
4.16
Unemployed
1
4.16
Farmer
6
25.00
Government employee
5
20.83
Self employee
11
45.83
Student
TOTAL
24
100.00
Responsible for Pig Keeping
Mother
9
52.94
Father
6
35.29
Children
2
11.76
TOTAL
17
100.00
Area of Landholding
0-1 hectare
2
22.22
2-3 hectare
3
33.33
38 above hectare
4
44.44
TOTAL
9 100.00
Most of the respondents have 3 and above hectare of area in land holdings, among the 9
respondents 3 have 2-3 hectare of land holdings while 2 respondents have 0-1 hectare of land
holdings.
Why Respondents Prefer Native Pigs
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Table 7 shows why they prefer raised native pigs. The respondents stated their reason
why they prefer on native pigs rather than other pigs. Native pigs do not require big capital as
compared to hybrid pigs so the cost of stocks is cheaper than hybrid breeds. It is also easy to
manage unlike other improved breeds since they do not require great
Table 7. Reason of preference for native pigs
REASON FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Low cost requirement
10
66.66
Easy to manage
3
20.00
Good taste of meat
2
13.33
People prefer to buy
14.28
TOTAL 15
100.00
effort during farrowing because they can successfully farrow without the assistance of owners of
pigs. Native pigs also have great taste or tastier than improved breeds and people prefer to buy
them even though the price is almost the same.
Herd Structure and Source of Stocks
Table 8 present the number of pig raiser and the source of stocks of respondent half of the
respondents raised 7-9 heads of pigs which the rest raised 4-6 heads and 1 respondent raised 1-3
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heads. The number of native pigs raised includes the young ones but most of the pigs are
matured ones.
Majority of the respondents got their stocks from neighbors who are raising native pigs
too. Only 1 respondent barrow her stocks from other source and 1 also respondent also buy her
stocks.
Table 8. Herd structure and source of stocks
PERCENTAGE
HERD STRUCTURE
FREQUENCY
(%)
Boar
4
8.33
Sow
16
33.33
Gilt
5
10.41
Growing/finishing
14
29.16
Piglets
9
18.75
TOTAL 48
100.00
Source of Stock
Neighbors
7
77.77
Barrow
1
11.11
Buy
1
11.11
TOTAL
9
100.00
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System Mangement
Table 9 shows the system of management practiced by the native pig raiser. The type of
shelter and age of breeding. Most of the respondents keep their animals loose/free around the
backyard, under their house and under the tree and some also respondents keep their animals in
close confinement with the use of pig pen as a type of shelter, this pig pen as a type of shelter,
the pig pen is made up of cement and soil as a floor, he roof is made of cogon and G.I. sheet and
the fence is made up of wood or interlinks this type of shelter is applicable for larger herds, but it
is also to prevent for destroying the garden or crops of neighbors. (44.44%) of the native pigs are
bred at the ages of 8 months. Another 33.33% of the respondents breed their pigs at 1 year
and above and 22.22%
Table 9. System of management and housing
PARTICULAR FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
System Management
Penned
3
33.33
Tethering
0
0
Loose/free
6
66.66
TOTAL 9
100.00
Type of Shelter
Pig pen
2
22.22
Pig paddock
1
11.11
Under the house
3
33.33
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Under the tree
2
22.22
Under the granary
1
11.11
TOTAL 9
100.00
Age of Breeding
8 months
4
44.44
10 months
2
22.22
1 year and above
3
33.33
TOTAL 9
100.00
of the respondents breed their pigs at the ages of 10 months, mating occurs below 1 year of ages
on those animals that are loose/free where males and females mixed together. In this case the
raiser cannot control mating of animals. The animals which are breed at 1 year and above of age
are those which are confined in a pig pen where animals are separated males and females. Native
pig raiser who do not have boar tend to barrow boars of their neighbors or relatives. As payment
for boar service, the boar owner is given one piglet when pregnant sow is farrow.
Feeding Management
Table 10 shows the feeding management practiced by native pig raisers. Native pigs fed
with local feedstuff such as camote leaves/tubers, taro/Gabi, banana trunk peelings rice bran and
other kitchen left over’s, the feeds max be given as a single feed or can be mixed together before
giving to native pigs for feed. What is commonly done is the native pig raiser mixed with camote
leaves/tubers with feeds and taro/gabi before feeding the native pigs. Camote leaves also fed
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cooked or uncooked while taro/Gabi, banana trunk peelings must be cooked because native pigs
would not eat or consumed if it given raw. Native pig raiser fed their animals twice a day in a
morning and afternoon.
Table 10. Feeding management Practices
PERCENTAGE
KINDS OF INDIGENOUS
FREQUENCY
(%)
Camote leaves/tubers
8
23.33
Taro/Gabi
7
29.16
Banana trunk/peelings
1
4.16
Rice bran
6
25.00
Commercial feeds
2
8.23
TOTAL 24
100.00
Litter Management Practices
Table 11 shows the litter management of the respondents. Native pig raiser believe that
native pigs farrow themselves without their assistance, cutting of umbilical cord is not applied by
the native pig raiser, the umbilical cord is hanging until it falls down to the ground the fact that
sows bite anyone who touches it piglets, even the pig raiser from going near and touching the
herd.
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It is not necessary to cut the teeth of the piglets since the pig raiser believes that an early
age the piglets try to eat the indigenous feeds, unlike other improved breeds where in the piglets
fed with commercial feeds until they are growing.
All the respondents castrate their pigs, males do the most of the job, castration is done by
individuals who are expert in castrating pigs, the activity of castration is done with the use of
very clean knife and bamboo stick sharp to prevent infection after castration.
Castration is done at ages 2-6 months, animal raiser in Tinglayan believes that castrated
male pigs grow faster than the animals which are not castrated so they require pigs to be
castrated.
Pig Health Management
Table 12 shows how the native pig raiser applied in health management. Native pigs
raiser in Tinglayan Kalinga are not applying bathing of animals only those who believe that
through bathing, parasites and diseases from their body are prevented so animals are healthy in
and out.
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Table 11. Litter management
LITTER MANAGEMENT
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
(%)
Cutting of the umbilical cord of piglets
Yes
0
0
No
9
100
TOTAL 9
100
Do you cut the teeth of piglets
Yes
0
0
No
9
100
TOTAL 9
100
Do you castrate your pigs
9
100
Yes
0
0
No
TOTAL 9
100
At what age do you castrate your pigs
0
0
Below 1 month
9
100
Above 1 month 2-6 months
TOTAL 9
100
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Table 12.Health management Practices
HEALTH PRACTICES
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Bathing of Animals
2
Yes
7
22.22
No
77.77
TOTAL 9
100.00
Deworming of Stocks
Yes
0
0
No
9
100.00
TOTAL 9
100.00
Application of Antibiotics
and Feed Supplement
Yes
4
44.44
No
5
55.55
TOTAL 9
100.00
Deworming of stocks are not applied by the native pig raiser. Another way of health
maintenance for the stocks is application of antibiotics and feed supplement, but only few native
pig raiser produce antibiotics, feed supplement are also use by other native pig raiser. But most
of the respondents feed their animals with the mixture of indigenous and commercial feeds
because their purpose is to fatten their animals.
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Marketing
This table shows the marketing practices of the native pig raiser, native pig raiser sell
their pigs either one year or above of age, pig raiser observed that pigs are sold regardless of its
body and size, however, when the need arises specially during emergency cases where money is
badly needed pigs are sell it in indigenous practices (tumpok) that cost the price of P200-250
pesos only.
Production Constraint
Table 14 shows the problem and difficulties in raising native pigs, 58.33% of the
respondents stated that native pigs grow slowly which is just natural to native pigs, they said that
native pigs grow slowly even if they are feed adequately, another 33.33% of the
Table 13. Marketing
SELLING OF PIGS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Base on body size
8
90
Tumpok/per kilo
1
10
TOTAL 10
100
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Table 14. Production constraint
PROBLEM AND DIFFICULTIES
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Slow growth rate
7
58.33
Source of stocks
1
8.33
Susceptibility to disease(pannah)
4
33.33
TOTAL 12
100.00
respondents stated that they had been encountering also diseases to native pigs. Source of stocks
is one also problem encountering by some native pig raiser because of the small population in
their barangay of native pigs, it is difficult to look for sources of stocks to be raised unless you
are going to look or buy to near barangays.
Sow and Litter Performance
Table 15 shows the native performance of the respondents the gestation period, litter size
at birth, litter size at weaning and age at weaning, it shows n the mean gestation period in first
parity was 118.22 in second parity the near gestation period is 160.66 and 3rd parity is 126.00 this
is based on days, litter size at birth shows that 6.44 of the native pigs produced in first parity
while in second parity it produced 7.33 and in 3rd parity it produced 9 it shows in table 16 that in
litter size at weaning native pigs weaned an average of 5 in first party piglets in second parity
native pigs weaned a mean of 7.33 and in 3rd parity native pigs had a mean a litter size at
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weaning of 9 In age at weaning most of the respondents wean their native pigs when their pigs
reach 2 months and higher.
Table 15. Some data on sow and litter performance as observed by respondent
PARAMETER 1st PARITY
2nd PARITY
3rd PARITY
(Days)
(Days)
(Days)
Gestation period
118.22
160.66
126.00
Litter size at birth
6.44
7.33
9.00
Litter size at weaning
5.00
6.66
8.00
Age at weaning
65.33
60.66
56.00
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
The study involved in survey to determine the native pig population density and structure
and case study for an in-depth inquiry on specific production and utilization patterns and
productivity data the case studies involved focus group discussion with native pigs raisers or key
informants. This study also will make use of questioners and sampling forms for data gathering a
digital camera will be use for photo documentation.
Socio-economical structure, shows that the common means/livelihood of the respondents are rice
cultivation and swidden farming, few of them were involved in other means of livelihood. Native
pigs also were mainly used for rituals and ceremonies and other uses such as food and additional
source of income to family.
Native pig herd structure, boars had the lowest population among them with the
percentage of (118.42%) while piglets had the highest population with a percentage of
(310.81%). Majority of the respondent involved in irrigated mixed farming pigs were kept on
loose/free, pig paddock or in pig pen, native pig raiser sell their pigs regardless of its body and
size under pig production system.
Information household members show that most of the native pig respondents ranged 10-
70 years old. Most of them had ages of 31-40 years old, majority of the respondents have 4-6
children which means most of the native pig raiser have more numbers of children, the lowest
proportion had gone to college, therefore majority are government employee.
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The reason for preference of native pigs rather than other pigs was because they can
successfully farrow without the assistance of the owner, native pigs does not require big capital
and it is easy to manage compared to hybrid pigs, and due to its taste which is better and a lot
tastier than any other breeds.
Feeding and health management,the stocks were fed twice a day once in the morning and
afternoon with a mixture of any fallowing feeds, camote leaves/tubers, banana trunk peelings,
cassava tubers and rice bran, some pig raiser mix commercial feeds if they want to fatten their
animals, some raiser also give feed supplement but majority do not. Deworming of stocks is not
applied.
Litter management: cutting of umbilical cord is not applied by the native pig raiser until
the umbilical cord falls down to the grown. Cutting of teeth of the piglets are not performed,
castration is done at ages 2-6 months.
Pig raiser observed that they sell their pigs regardless of its body and size however when
the need arises specially during emergency they sell it in indigenous practice (tumpok). 58.33%
of the respondents stated that native pigs grow slowly which is just natural to native pigs, even if
they are feed adequately. Encountering of disease is also a problem, and lastly source of stocks is
one of the problems also of the raiser.
Recommendations
1. The barangay official should implement rules to punish native pig raiser who do not
confine their stocks in pen or paddock. These can prevent animals to destroy the garden or crops
of their neighbors.
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2. Every native pig raiser should attend seminar on effective proper pig raising impose
by local government and to improve the stocks so that farmers will gain more knowledge and
skills.
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GANNAD, G. L 2000. Performance of weanling pigs fed with plant or animal protein in the
starter ration. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad Benguet. Pp. 1-3.
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Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad Benguet. Pp. 1-4.
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Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet. 10 pp.
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barangays of Barlig, Mountain province. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La
Trinidad Benguet. P. 4.
REGACHO, B.B. 1995. A survey on production and management on native pigs in the
municipality of Kiangan, Ifugao. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad,
Benguet. P. 45.
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TAY-OG,A.T.1996. Survey on management, production and reproduction of native pigs in
selected barangays of Bontoc. Mountain Province. BS Thesis. Benguet state University,
La Trinidad Benguet P. x.
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barangays of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad,
Benguet. P. 4.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Questionnaire
SURVEY ON COMMUNITY PIG PRODUCTION
Household no. : _____________
Name of Barangay: _____________
A. Pig population and herd structure
CLASSES MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
1. Boar
2. Pregnant sow
3. Nursing Sow
4. Piglets (birth to weaning)
5. Growing/ finishing
B. Gender roles in pig keeping
ACTIVITIES HUSBAND
WIFE
BOTH
CHILDREN
H&W
1. Feed collection
2. Feed preparation
3. Feeding
4. Cleaning of pig shelter
5. Construction/Fixing/
Repair of pig shelter
6. Selection of new stock
7. Purchase of new stock
8. Treatment/Maintenance of
the pig health
9. Selling of pigs
10. Slaughtering of pigs
11. Treatment of sick pig
12. Bathing of pig
13. Participation in seminars
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/training on pig raising
14. others
C. Socio-economic structure
1. Number of children: ____male ____ female
2. Main occupation / means of livelihood:
________ Swidden farming (uma)
________ Rice cultivation
________ Banana farming
________ Mining / Gold panning
________ Cottage industry / handicraft
________ Retail trade
________ Employee: ____ government ____ private
________ Others (specify) _____________________
3. Reason for raising native pigs:
________ For prestige
________ For food (home consumption)
________ For sale (as source of income)
________ For rituals / ceremonies
________ Others (specify) ______________________
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4. Number of animal kept beside pigs:
________ carabao
_________ duck
__________ chicken
________ cattle
_________ geese
__________ others (specify)
________ goat
_________ turkey
D. Pig Production system
1. Production System
______ Solely livestock production
______ Landless livestock production
______ Mixed-farming
______ Rain-fed mixed farming
______ Irrigated mixed farming
2. System of management
______ Extensive/Loose system (describe: ______________________)
______ Tethering (describe: __________________________)
______ Pig paddock (describe the fence: __________________________)
______ Pig sty (describe the materials: __________________________)
______ Pig pen (describe the materials: __________________________)
3. Selling management
______ Sold as weanlings at P_____ per head
______ Sold as growers at P_____ per head
________ Sold as finisher at P _____ per head
________ Sold based on size
________ Sold based on age at P_____ per year
________ Others (specify)_____________________
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II. CASE STUDY INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Case No.________ Barangay: ___________ Date: _________
A. Information on Household Members
Highest
Responsible
Estimated
Educ’l
for
Area of
Family
Attainment
Landholding
Member
Pig keeping
Age
Occupation
Father
Mother
Children
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
B. Information on Pig Production and Management
1. What are the reasons why you prefer to raise native pigs?
________Easily manage
________Does not require big capital
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________Low cost of stocks and feeds
________Others (specify)___________________
2. Management
A. What kind of indigenous feeds do you use?
_________Camote leaves and tubers
_________Taro/gabi
_________Banana trunk/peelings
_________cassava tubers
_________Rice bran
_________Others (specify) ______________________
B. How often do you feed your animal?
_________Twice a day (morning and afternoon)
_________Once a day (morning only)
_________Thrice a day (morning noon and afternoon)
_________Others (specify) _________________________
C. Do you bath your animals?
______Yes _____No
D. Do you deworm your stocks?
______Yes _____No
E. Do you apply antibiotics and feed supplements?
______Yes ______No
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F. Do you cut the umbilical cord of the piglets?
______Yes ______No
G. Do you cut the teeth of the piglets?
_______Yes ______No
H. Do you castrate your pigs?
_____Yes ______No
I. At what age do you castrate your pigs?
______Below 1 month
______Above 1 month (Specify) __________________________
J. What system of management do you practice?
______Penned
______Tethering
______Loose/free
K. What type of shelter is provided for the pigs?
______Pig stay
______Pig paddock
______Under the house
______Under the granary
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______Under the tree
______Others (specify) ___________________________
M. At what age do you breed your pigs?
______8 months old
______10 months old
______12 months old
_______ (specify) _______________________________
N. What did you experience as problems/ difficulties in raising native pigs?
______Slow growth rate
______Source of stocks
_____ lack of services
______Susceptibility to diseases
_______Marketing of stocks
______Others (specify) __________________________
3. Where do you get your stocks?
______Neighbors
______Government disposal programs
______Others (specify) _____________________________
4. How many heads pigs do you raise?
______One
______Two
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______Three
______Others (specify) _______________________________
5. What is the herd structure?
______Boar
_________Growing/finishing
______Sow
_________piglets(birth to weaning)
______Gilt
______ others ( specify) ______________________________
6. How do you sell your pigs?
______ As weanlings at P ______/head
______ As growers at P _____/head
______ As finisher at P______/head
______ Based on body size
______ Based on age of pig
7.
What are the constraints/problems encountered in raising native pigs? _________________
C. Data on native productivity performance
Parity 1
Parity 2 Parity 3 Parity 4
Parity 5 Parity 6
1. Gestation period
______
______ _____
______
______ ______
2. Litter size at birth
______
______ _____
______
______ ______
3. Litter size at
weaning
______
______ _____
______
______ ______
4. Age at weaning
______
______ _____
______
______ ______
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Production of Native Pigs in the Municipality of Tinglayan,
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AGGALAO, BUTCHOY G. APRIL 2011. Production of Native Pigs in the Municipality
of Tinglayan, Kalinga Province. Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Adviser: Dr. Sonwright B. Maddul, PhD.
ABSTRACT
This research was intended to determine the native pig population density and structure in
the municipality of tinglayan, the specific production and utilization and productivity data.
The number of respondents is 90 for the survey from nine Barangays of Tinglayan,
Kalinga Province.
It showed in the results of interview that rice cultivation is the highest means of
livelihood of the respondents.
Native pigs were mainly raised because it does not require big capital as compared to
hybrid pigs so cost of stocks is cheaper than hybrid breeds.
Deworming of stocks are not applied by the native pig raiser, castration of native pigs is
done 2-6 months applications of antibiotics and feed supplements are not also applied by the
native pig raiser but only few native pig raiser produce antibiotics. The stocks are fed 2 times a
day in a morning and afternoon with camote leaves or tubers,taro/gabi, banana trunk/peelings,
sayote fruits and rice bran. Native pig raiser observed that pig are sold regardless of its body and
size.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
REVIEW OF LITERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MATERIALS AND METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Survey on Community Pig Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Socio-economic
Structure
of Respondents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Native Pig Herd Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Functions of Native Pigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Gender Roles in Pig Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
System of Production and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Case Study on Native Pig Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Socio-economic Structure of Respondent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Why Respondents Prefer Native Pigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Herd Structure and Source of Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
System Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Feeding Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
Production Constraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
Sow and Litter Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . .
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Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
LITERATURE CITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX
A. Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1
INTRODUCTION
The people of Tinglayan in Kalinga Province are engaged in swine raising because this
activity provides additional income to the family. Some swine raisers raise native pigs for family
consumption, but most of them raise pigs for rituals and special occasion such as wedding,
family reunion and others. Most Tinglayan people do love eating pork.
Native pigs are easier to raise as compared to improved breeds since the farmer does not
require intensive care and management. Most of all, a native can be fed with locally available
feedstuffs such as comote leaves, gabi leaves, banana stalks, rice bran and kitchen left over.
Native pigs play an important role in the culture of the people of Kalinga since it is used for
rituals and sacrifice. The old folks believe in the unseen creatures to which they offer the
sacrifice and are pleased with native pigs.
Today, many Kalinga households consider swine production as business enterprise to
sustain their needs. Every raiser should emphasize on the productivity and performance of their
swine herd to be successful in swine raising. However, there had been no written records about
the production of native pigs in the municipality of Tinglayan.
There is a need to gather vital information on native pig population structure and herd
performance for future reference. Through this research, it is hoped that we will be able to know
the production system and practices adopted by native pig keepers including the problems being
encountered by these pig raisers. We can determine which of the practices are to be preserved, or
to be eliminated and replace with more appropriate technologies to improve productivity.
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Moreover, a description of the social structure of the household within the communities
associated with native pig production system is wanting. As has been said, “They learn from us
and we learn from them, we must accept that there are things we do not know which the pig
raiser know which later on be also known to us as we conduct our research”
The study aimed to attain the following objectives:
1. To describe the socio economic structure of households in Tinglayan, Kalinga
including the roles of each member in native pig raising;
2. To describe the herd structure and functions of native pigs raised by the respondents;
3. To determine the production system and management practices for native pigs in the
selected barangays;
4. To determine the herd performance of native pigs in these barangays: and
5. To identify constraints in native pig production as perceived by the respondents.
This study was conducted in Tinglayan, Kalinga province from October to December
2010. This municipality is composed of 20 barangays consisting of more or less 3000 household.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Available literature on production of native pigs in the Philippines is very scant. Thus,
only those available to the researcher are included as review.
Galasgas (1996), as cited by Padiagan in 1999, reported that rural swine raisers had a big
problem on feeds as one of the inputs for production. For this reason, pigs are not fed with pure
commercial feeds but are added to their rations. They depend more on their crop by products and
other foodstuff for substitute feeds.
Maddul (1991) wrote that native pigs in central Cordillera were commonly fed with
banana stalks, rice bran, maize and some herbaceous plants. These foodstuffs are offered to pigs
twice a day: in the morning and in the evening.
Native pigs were raised mainly on paddocks in the municipality of Kiangan, Ifugao
(Regacho, 1995). Male pigs were castrated at 6 months of age with the use of bamboo bark and
surgical wounds and minor ailments were treated with herbs. He further stated that pig raisers in
Kiangan are dominated by males. On the other hand, Tay-og (1996) observed from her study that
females play the main role for pig production and management n Bontoc, Mountain Province.
According to Fabricas (1999), observations of native sows in Sabangan, Mountain
Province showed that the mean gestation period is 114.8 days. Litter size at birth increased with
the number of parity from 5.86 for primiparous sows to 11 for 5th parity sows. However, percent
weaning decreased starting at 3rd farrowing (92.67%) to 5th farrowing (68.13%).
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In the villages of Natonin, Mountain Province, Komicho (2005) reported that native pig
herds are highly populated by young pigs and least by boars. Native pigs were mainly raised for
their resistance to diseases and due to cheaper cost of stocks and feed. The pigs were reportedly
used for food, as source of additional income and as sacrificial animals.
The reproductive performance of the original parent sows at the Highland Pig
Development Project in Bektey, La Trinidad, Benguet was reported by Maddul (2009). The
native sows required at least one service per conception in all parities. After 8 farrowings, a
mean of 119.34 days was recorded as length of gestation. Litter size at birth averaged 6.0
among all sows with a mean of 87.93% weaning.
The feed is an important item in the cost of production of animals and their products. It
accounts for about 50-75% of the cost of production in most of animal production enterprises.
Hence, on enterprise may rise or fall depending on what and how the animals are feed
considering economic returns (Castillo, 1975).
Lopez (1976) stated that ration formulation is an important part of swine breeding for a
formula to be practical; it must be feasible enough to make use of the available feedstuff,
palatable and economical while at the same time maintaining the necessary nutritive balance and
adequacy. According to Lopez (1997), the basic pattern of a feed formula is fixed by the pigs
requirement with a particular stage of growth as provided in the appropriate tables on the nutrient
requirement.
Nutrient requirement of swine are dependent upon interaction of a number of specific
factors such as body size, length of production or growth, stress conditions, environment with
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emphasis on the temperature, the level of certain nutrients in diet, sex and the breed or stain of
pigs being fed (Lopez, 1976).
A number of management practices influenced largely the success of swine enterprises,
some of these management practices are essentially under the control of the caretaker or the
operator. While management inputs have been shown to have little influence on the hereditary
capacity of the animals, proper care and management living about many advantages, such as
increase in litter size, survival rate of pigs, from birth to weanling growth rate, and feed
efficiently (Gonzales et al., 1969).
According to Gannad (2000), weanling pigs shoud be fed with the combination of plant
and animal protein to enhance higher return of investment with lower cost of production. Wassit
(1999) stated that litter management done by farmer includes castration at 3 months old. He
explained that this might be due to their belief that that the male should be used for breeding
purposes.
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MATERIALS AND METHODS
Materials
The study made use of questionnaires and sampling forms for data gathering. A digital
camera was used for photo documentation.
Methods
This research study involved a community survey to determine the native pig population
density and structure, while a case study was made to inquire on specific production and
utilization patterns and productivity data. The case study was undertaken through focus group
discussion with key informants.
Survey. The 20 barangays of Tinglayan were grouped into three zones based on altitude:
high, mid and low mountain zones. The top three barangays in native pig population represented
each zone. Ten households from each barangay were chosen at random to serve as respondents.
Socio-economic data and pig herd structure and production system were gathered through a
structured questionnaire. All data and information were cross checked by indirect questions and
observations.
The structure of the respondents for the survey is shown below:
Zones Barangay Number of Respondents
1.High Tulgao East 10
Tulgao West 10
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Butbut Proper 10
2. Mid Bangad Centro 10
Bangad Lower 10
Bangad Upper 10
3. Low Poblacion 10
Old Tinglayan 10
Ambato 10
Total 90
Case study. From the sample barangays involved in the survey, a total of nine respondents
served as key informants for the practices on production, management and utilization of native
pigs. The household with the most number of native pigs raised in the nine barangays were
chosen as respondents. A focus group discussion was employed to obtain the needed
information. Direct observation by the researcher also provided additional information.
The following data were gathered
1. General information on sample barangays and respondent
2. Gender roles in native pig raising
3. Information in native pig production
a. Size and composition of pig herds
b. Production inputs
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c. Production outputs
d. Uses of native pigs
e. System of pig management
f. Risk factor and constraints to productivity
Statistical Analysis
The data sets were subjected to appropriate statistical analysis procedure. Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used. Analysis of variance was carried out on the
parameters while Duncan’s Multiple Range Test was used to determine significance of
difference among the units of study. Correlation analysis were done to show the effects of factors
on herd characteristics, performance and utilization patterns.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Survey on Community Pig Production
Socio- economic Structure
of Respondents
Table 1 presents the means of livelihood and other animals kept by the respondents of the
study in Tinglayan, Kalinga, Multiple responses from the 90 respondents revealed that there are
34.46% involved in rice cultivation, 31.10% in swidden farming, 17.71% are employees, 9.05%
are on retail trade, 6.29% are self- employed, and 2.36% are involved in banana farming.
Table 1 also shows that chicken has the highest number (63.56%) among animals kept
beside pigs. Domestic duck comes next (17.18%), followed by carabao (8.90%), cattle (5.17%),
and dog (4.76%). The least number of animals kept by respondents was the goat at 0.41% only.
The people of Kalinga are the most extensive rice farmers of the Cordillera peoples.
Kalinga, have been blest with some of the most suitable land for both wet and dry farming. Like
the Ifugaos, Kalingas are also terraces-builders. Rice terraces are found in the mountainous areas
of Kalinga, including Tinglayan (Figure 1). Thus, many of the respondents in the survey
cultivate rice as means of livelihood. The second biggest number of respondents are swidden
farmers who grow root crops in their “Uma”, Respondents who are employed are either in the
government or private sector. Self-employed respondents are sari-sari store owners and
craftsmen who make knives and tools for a living, Very few of the respondents are banana
producers.
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Table 1 Socio economic structure of farmers keeping native pigs in Tinglayan, Kalinga
PARTICULAR
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Occupation/Means of
85
33.46
Livelihood
79
31.10
Rice cultivation
45
17.71
Swiden farming
23
9.05
Employee
16
6.29
Retail trade
6
2.36
Self-employed
Banana farming
TOTAL 254
100.00
Other Animals Kept
307
63.56
Chicken
83
17.18
Duck
43
8.90
Carabao
25
5.17
Cattle
23
4.76
Dog
2
0.41
Goat
TOTAL 483
100.00
Figure 1. Rice terraces in the mountainous of Tinglayan
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Native Pig Herd Structure
Table 2 shows the native pig herd structure of respondents in Tinglayan, Kalinga. Piglets
have the highest number (224) among the different classes of native pig studied. The same
observation was reported by Komicho (2005) that native pig herds are highly populated by
young pigs and least by boars. Respondents have 174 heads of growing/finishing pigs, 56 heads
of pregnant sow and 55 nursing sow, Boars comprise the lowest number (45) in the pig herd
structure. Usually, boars are kept in the barangay for breeding purposes, or are being slaughtered
for meat or sold for rituals and ceremonial purposes. About 59% of the total pigs raised by the
respondents are females.
Table 2. Native herd structure of respondents in Tinglayan, Kalinga
CLASSES
NUMBER
Piglets (suckling/weaning)
Female
151
230
Male
73
Growing/Finishing
Male
110
174
Female
64
Pregnant sow
56
Nursing sow
55
Boar
45
TOTAL
554
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Functions of Native Pigs
Table 3 shows that native pigs mainly served for traditional ceremonies and relationships
which are important for the family position in the community. The old folks still believe in the
unseen creatures to which they offer the sacrifice and are pleased with native pigs. Some
respondents also butcher native pigs for visitors and for campaign purposes during election
period. About 35% of the raisers responded that native pigs are raised for sale as an additional
source of income. The pig can be converted into cash anytime for buying household items and
for covering unexpected expenses. Native pigs are also used for home consumption or as source
of protein (26.05%).
Table 3. Functions of native pigs as reported by respondents
REASON FOR
IMPORTANCE
FUNCTION
OF PIG
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
For buying household
items and for covering
unexpected expenses
82
34.45
Consumption
For home consumption of
pork or source of protein
62
26.05
Social integration For traditional ceremonies
and relationship which are
important for the family
position in local society
94
39.50
TOTAL
218 100.00
*Multiple response
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Gender Roles in Pig Keeping
Table 4 shows the gender roles in pig keeping. Activities such as feed preparation, feed
collection and feeding are mostly done by the wife. It also implies that both husband and wife do
chores least the husband genders do the collection, feed preparation and feeding in cleaning the
pig shelter children are tasked to do the cleaning compared to other gender. Husbands do the
construction and fixing of the pig shelters and children also contribute in the work.
Table 4 also shows that most of the respondents depend on each other both husband and
wife do the selection of new stock. Treatment and maintenance are done both of the husband and
wife no contribution done by the children.
In this table it shows that wife sell the pigs more often than husband while children don’t
contribute, most husband and wife respondent sell pigs, in slaughtering of pigs husband slaughter
pigs than children, children also do the work of bathing of pigs than other gender member, wife
respondents are participating hen seminar is conducted.
System of Production and Management
Table 5 shows the production system of the native pig raisers (90%) of the respondents
involved in irrigated mixed farming and (5.55%) involved in solely livestock production while
rain fed mixed farming is lowest percentage among them.
It also shows in table 5 that (56.66%) of the respondents keep their animals in intensive
system management this management is under pig paddock and pig pen this pig paddock is made
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up of bamboo, cogon and wood as a fence to avoid the pigs roaming around the neighborhood
area. This pig pen also are made up of cement as a floor and GI
Table 4. Roles of each household members in raising native pigs
BOTH
HUSBAND AND
ACTIVITY
HUSBAND
WIFE
WIFE
CHILDREN
F % F % F % F %
Feed collection
3
3.33
44
48.9
38
42.2
32
35.55
Feed preparation
2
2.22
74
82.22
8
8.9
26
28.9
Feeding 2
2.22
44
48.9
38
42.2
48
35.6
Cleaning of pig shelter
20
22.22
10
11.11
16
17.8
26
28.9
Construction/fixing 47
52.22
0 0
0 0
21
23.23
Selection of new stock
1
1.10
2
2.22
5
5.6
0
0
Purchase of new stock
1
1.11
0
0
0
0
0
0
Treatment/Maintenance 4 4.44
11 1.11 7
7.8 0
0
Selling of pigs
3
3.33
26
28.9
54
60
7
7.8
Slaughtering of pig
37
41.11
0
0
0
0
10
11.11
Treatment of sick pig
1
1.11
0
0
7
7.8
0
0
Bathing of pig
4
4.44
2
2.22
1
1.11
5
5.6
Participation/Seminar 0 0
1 1.1
0
0
0
0
Table 5. System of production and management for native pigs in Tinglayan, Kalinga
PERCENTAGE
PARAMETER FREQUENCY
(%)
System of Production
Irrigated mixed farming
81
90.00
Solely livestock production
5
4.44
Rain-fed mixed farming
4
5.55
TOTAL 90
100.00
System of Management
Intensive
51
56.66
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Extensive
39
43.33
TOTAL 90
100.00
sheets as a roof (Figure 2). These are common materials use by native pig raiser and another
(43.33%) of respondent keep their animals in extensive management loose/free they scattered
everywhere in a open pit, under the tree and under the house (Figure 3). In selling management
most of the respondent practices are they sell pigs regardless of its body and size.
Case Study on Native Pig Production
Socio-economic Structure of Respondent
Table 6 presents the information on household members who are raising native pigs, the
age of respondents ranged 10-70 years old. Most of them had ages of 31-40 years old (17.86%)
which means that the native pig raisers are at their middle ages. Most of the respondents have 4-6
children which means that most of the respondents have more numbers of children. The largest
proportion had gone to college (52.17%) therefore, majority are government employee 31.43%.
The respondents who are responsible for pig keeping are mothers (52.94%). Most women
are responsible for their kids while the gentlemen are busy with their jobs, the children also assist
their mother in their stocks, however most of the time they are busy in school works. They are
also responsible most of the household work, being left in the house, women have more time to
manage livestock, after helping their husband in their field women must go home earlier so they
can feed their animals on time, making sure that their children are already home also, father and
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children also assist their mother in raising native pigs. But most of the time they can busy with
their work.
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Figure 2. Native pigs in confined in concrete pens
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Figure 3. Native pigs under extensive system of management
Table 6. socio-economic structure of household members
MEAN
PARAMETER
(%)
Age in Years
Father
44.11
Mother
45.00
Children
18.25
Highest Educational Attainment
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Father
Elementary
1
11.11
Secondary
3
33.33
Tertiary
5
55.55
TOTAL 9
100.00
Mother
Elementary
1
11.11
Secondary
2
22.22
Tertiary
5
55.55
OSY
1
11.11
TOTAL 9
100
Children
Elementary
6
27.27
Secondary
4
18.18
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Tertiary 12
54.54
TOTAL 22
100
Number of Children
1-3
4
44.44
4-6
4
44.44
7-8
1
11.11
TOTAL 9
100
Occupation
Father
Farming
3
33.33
Government employee
5
55.55
Self employee
1
11.11
Mother
Housewife
7
77.77
Government employee
2
22.22
Self employee
1
11.11
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Table 6. Continued . . .
PARAMETER FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Highest Educational Attainment
Children
1
4.16
Unemployed
1
4.16
Farmer
6
25.00
Government employee
5
20.83
Self employee
11
45.83
Student
TOTAL
24
100.00
Responsible for Pig Keeping
Mother
9
52.94
Father
6
35.29
Children
2
11.76
TOTAL
17
100.00
Area of Landholding
0-1 hectare
2
22.22
2-3 hectare
3
33.33
38 above hectare
4
44.44
TOTAL
9 100.00
Most of the respondents have 3 and above hectare of area in land holdings, among the 9
respondents 3 have 2-3 hectare of land holdings while 2 respondents have 0-1 hectare of land
holdings.
Why Respondents Prefer Native Pigs
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Table 7 shows why they prefer raised native pigs. The respondents stated their reason
why they prefer on native pigs rather than other pigs. Native pigs do not require big capital as
compared to hybrid pigs so the cost of stocks is cheaper than hybrid breeds. It is also easy to
manage unlike other improved breeds since they do not require great
Table 7. Reason of preference for native pigs
REASON FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Low cost requirement
10
66.66
Easy to manage
3
20.00
Good taste of meat
2
13.33
People prefer to buy
14.28
TOTAL 15
100.00
effort during farrowing because they can successfully farrow without the assistance of owners of
pigs. Native pigs also have great taste or tastier than improved breeds and people prefer to buy
them even though the price is almost the same.
Herd Structure and Source of Stocks
Table 8 present the number of pig raiser and the source of stocks of respondent half of the
respondents raised 7-9 heads of pigs which the rest raised 4-6 heads and 1 respondent raised 1-3
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heads. The number of native pigs raised includes the young ones but most of the pigs are
matured ones.
Majority of the respondents got their stocks from neighbors who are raising native pigs
too. Only 1 respondent barrow her stocks from other source and 1 also respondent also buy her
stocks.
Table 8. Herd structure and source of stocks
PERCENTAGE
HERD STRUCTURE
FREQUENCY
(%)
Boar
4
8.33
Sow
16
33.33
Gilt
5
10.41
Growing/finishing
14
29.16
Piglets
9
18.75
TOTAL 48
100.00
Source of Stock
Neighbors
7
77.77
Barrow
1
11.11
Buy
1
11.11
TOTAL
9
100.00
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System Mangement
Table 9 shows the system of management practiced by the native pig raiser. The type of
shelter and age of breeding. Most of the respondents keep their animals loose/free around the
backyard, under their house and under the tree and some also respondents keep their animals in
close confinement with the use of pig pen as a type of shelter, this pig pen as a type of shelter,
the pig pen is made up of cement and soil as a floor, he roof is made of cogon and G.I. sheet and
the fence is made up of wood or interlinks this type of shelter is applicable for larger herds, but it
is also to prevent for destroying the garden or crops of neighbors. (44.44%) of the native pigs are
bred at the ages of 8 months. Another 33.33% of the respondents breed their pigs at 1 year
and above and 22.22%
Table 9. System of management and housing
PARTICULAR FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
System Management
Penned
3
33.33
Tethering
0
0
Loose/free
6
66.66
TOTAL 9
100.00
Type of Shelter
Pig pen
2
22.22
Pig paddock
1
11.11
Under the house
3
33.33
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Under the tree
2
22.22
Under the granary
1
11.11
TOTAL 9
100.00
Age of Breeding
8 months
4
44.44
10 months
2
22.22
1 year and above
3
33.33
TOTAL 9
100.00
of the respondents breed their pigs at the ages of 10 months, mating occurs below 1 year of ages
on those animals that are loose/free where males and females mixed together. In this case the
raiser cannot control mating of animals. The animals which are breed at 1 year and above of age
are those which are confined in a pig pen where animals are separated males and females. Native
pig raiser who do not have boar tend to barrow boars of their neighbors or relatives. As payment
for boar service, the boar owner is given one piglet when pregnant sow is farrow.
Feeding Management
Table 10 shows the feeding management practiced by native pig raisers. Native pigs fed
with local feedstuff such as camote leaves/tubers, taro/Gabi, banana trunk peelings rice bran and
other kitchen left over’s, the feeds max be given as a single feed or can be mixed together before
giving to native pigs for feed. What is commonly done is the native pig raiser mixed with camote
leaves/tubers with feeds and taro/gabi before feeding the native pigs. Camote leaves also fed
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cooked or uncooked while taro/Gabi, banana trunk peelings must be cooked because native pigs
would not eat or consumed if it given raw. Native pig raiser fed their animals twice a day in a
morning and afternoon.
Table 10. Feeding management Practices
PERCENTAGE
KINDS OF INDIGENOUS
FREQUENCY
(%)
Camote leaves/tubers
8
23.33
Taro/Gabi
7
29.16
Banana trunk/peelings
1
4.16
Rice bran
6
25.00
Commercial feeds
2
8.23
TOTAL 24
100.00
Litter Management Practices
Table 11 shows the litter management of the respondents. Native pig raiser believe that
native pigs farrow themselves without their assistance, cutting of umbilical cord is not applied by
the native pig raiser, the umbilical cord is hanging until it falls down to the ground the fact that
sows bite anyone who touches it piglets, even the pig raiser from going near and touching the
herd.
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It is not necessary to cut the teeth of the piglets since the pig raiser believes that an early
age the piglets try to eat the indigenous feeds, unlike other improved breeds where in the piglets
fed with commercial feeds until they are growing.
All the respondents castrate their pigs, males do the most of the job, castration is done by
individuals who are expert in castrating pigs, the activity of castration is done with the use of
very clean knife and bamboo stick sharp to prevent infection after castration.
Castration is done at ages 2-6 months, animal raiser in Tinglayan believes that castrated
male pigs grow faster than the animals which are not castrated so they require pigs to be
castrated.
Pig Health Management
Table 12 shows how the native pig raiser applied in health management. Native pigs
raiser in Tinglayan Kalinga are not applying bathing of animals only those who believe that
through bathing, parasites and diseases from their body are prevented so animals are healthy in
and out.
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Table 11. Litter management
LITTER MANAGEMENT
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
(%)
Cutting of the umbilical cord of piglets
Yes
0
0
No
9
100
TOTAL 9
100
Do you cut the teeth of piglets
Yes
0
0
No
9
100
TOTAL 9
100
Do you castrate your pigs
9
100
Yes
0
0
No
TOTAL 9
100
At what age do you castrate your pigs
0
0
Below 1 month
9
100
Above 1 month 2-6 months
TOTAL 9
100
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Table 12.Health management Practices
HEALTH PRACTICES
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Bathing of Animals
2
Yes
7
22.22
No
77.77
TOTAL 9
100.00
Deworming of Stocks
Yes
0
0
No
9
100.00
TOTAL 9
100.00
Application of Antibiotics
and Feed Supplement
Yes
4
44.44
No
5
55.55
TOTAL 9
100.00
Deworming of stocks are not applied by the native pig raiser. Another way of health
maintenance for the stocks is application of antibiotics and feed supplement, but only few native
pig raiser produce antibiotics, feed supplement are also use by other native pig raiser. But most
of the respondents feed their animals with the mixture of indigenous and commercial feeds
because their purpose is to fatten their animals.
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Marketing
This table shows the marketing practices of the native pig raiser, native pig raiser sell
their pigs either one year or above of age, pig raiser observed that pigs are sold regardless of its
body and size, however, when the need arises specially during emergency cases where money is
badly needed pigs are sell it in indigenous practices (tumpok) that cost the price of P200-250
pesos only.
Production Constraint
Table 14 shows the problem and difficulties in raising native pigs, 58.33% of the
respondents stated that native pigs grow slowly which is just natural to native pigs, they said that
native pigs grow slowly even if they are feed adequately, another 33.33% of the
Table 13. Marketing
SELLING OF PIGS
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Base on body size
8
90
Tumpok/per kilo
1
10
TOTAL 10
100
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Table 14. Production constraint
PROBLEM AND DIFFICULTIES
FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
(%)
Slow growth rate
7
58.33
Source of stocks
1
8.33
Susceptibility to disease(pannah)
4
33.33
TOTAL 12
100.00
respondents stated that they had been encountering also diseases to native pigs. Source of stocks
is one also problem encountering by some native pig raiser because of the small population in
their barangay of native pigs, it is difficult to look for sources of stocks to be raised unless you
are going to look or buy to near barangays.
Sow and Litter Performance
Table 15 shows the native performance of the respondents the gestation period, litter size
at birth, litter size at weaning and age at weaning, it shows n the mean gestation period in first
parity was 118.22 in second parity the near gestation period is 160.66 and 3rd parity is 126.00 this
is based on days, litter size at birth shows that 6.44 of the native pigs produced in first parity
while in second parity it produced 7.33 and in 3rd parity it produced 9 it shows in table 16 that in
litter size at weaning native pigs weaned an average of 5 in first party piglets in second parity
native pigs weaned a mean of 7.33 and in 3rd parity native pigs had a mean a litter size at
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weaning of 9 In age at weaning most of the respondents wean their native pigs when their pigs
reach 2 months and higher.
Table 15. Some data on sow and litter performance as observed by respondent
PARAMETER 1st PARITY
2nd PARITY
3rd PARITY
(Days)
(Days)
(Days)
Gestation period
118.22
160.66
126.00
Litter size at birth
6.44
7.33
9.00
Litter size at weaning
5.00
6.66
8.00
Age at weaning
65.33
60.66
56.00
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
The study involved in survey to determine the native pig population density and structure
and case study for an in-depth inquiry on specific production and utilization patterns and
productivity data the case studies involved focus group discussion with native pigs raisers or key
informants. This study also will make use of questioners and sampling forms for data gathering a
digital camera will be use for photo documentation.
Socio-economical structure, shows that the common means/livelihood of the respondents are rice
cultivation and swidden farming, few of them were involved in other means of livelihood. Native
pigs also were mainly used for rituals and ceremonies and other uses such as food and additional
source of income to family.
Native pig herd structure, boars had the lowest population among them with the
percentage of (118.42%) while piglets had the highest population with a percentage of
(310.81%). Majority of the respondent involved in irrigated mixed farming pigs were kept on
loose/free, pig paddock or in pig pen, native pig raiser sell their pigs regardless of its body and
size under pig production system.
Information household members show that most of the native pig respondents ranged 10-
70 years old. Most of them had ages of 31-40 years old, majority of the respondents have 4-6
children which means most of the native pig raiser have more numbers of children, the lowest
proportion had gone to college, therefore majority are government employee.
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The reason for preference of native pigs rather than other pigs was because they can
successfully farrow without the assistance of the owner, native pigs does not require big capital
and it is easy to manage compared to hybrid pigs, and due to its taste which is better and a lot
tastier than any other breeds.
Feeding and health management,the stocks were fed twice a day once in the morning and
afternoon with a mixture of any fallowing feeds, camote leaves/tubers, banana trunk peelings,
cassava tubers and rice bran, some pig raiser mix commercial feeds if they want to fatten their
animals, some raiser also give feed supplement but majority do not. Deworming of stocks is not
applied.
Litter management: cutting of umbilical cord is not applied by the native pig raiser until
the umbilical cord falls down to the grown. Cutting of teeth of the piglets are not performed,
castration is done at ages 2-6 months.
Pig raiser observed that they sell their pigs regardless of its body and size however when
the need arises specially during emergency they sell it in indigenous practice (tumpok). 58.33%
of the respondents stated that native pigs grow slowly which is just natural to native pigs, even if
they are feed adequately. Encountering of disease is also a problem, and lastly source of stocks is
one of the problems also of the raiser.
Recommendations
1. The barangay official should implement rules to punish native pig raiser who do not
confine their stocks in pen or paddock. These can prevent animals to destroy the garden or crops
of their neighbors.
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2. Every native pig raiser should attend seminar on effective proper pig raising impose
by local government and to improve the stocks so that farmers will gain more knowledge and
skills.
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LITERATURE CITED
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FABRIGAS, J.N. 1999. Observation on the productive performance of native pigs in Sabangan,
Mountaine Province. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad Benguet. P. 22.
GANNAD, G. L 2000. Performance of weanling pigs fed with plant or animal protein in the
starter ration. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad Benguet. Pp. 1-3.
KOMICHO D.L 2005. Native pig production in the villages of Natonin, Mountain Province. BS
Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad Benguet. Pp. 1-4.
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Farmers. Pp. 26-27.
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Cordillera. PhD Dissertation. University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna. P. 120.
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Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet. 10 pp.
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barangays of Barlig, Mountain province. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La
Trinidad Benguet. P. 4.
REGACHO, B.B. 1995. A survey on production and management on native pigs in the
municipality of Kiangan, Ifugao. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad,
Benguet. P. 45.
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TAY-OG,A.T.1996. Survey on management, production and reproduction of native pigs in
selected barangays of Bontoc. Mountain Province. BS Thesis. Benguet state University,
La Trinidad Benguet P. x.
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barangays of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya. BS Thesis. Benguet State University, La Trinidad,
Benguet. P. 4.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Questionnaire
SURVEY ON COMMUNITY PIG PRODUCTION
Household no. : _____________
Name of Barangay: _____________
A. Pig population and herd structure
CLASSES MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
1. Boar
2. Pregnant sow
3. Nursing Sow
4. Piglets (birth to weaning)
5. Growing/ finishing
B. Gender roles in pig keeping
ACTIVITIES HUSBAND
WIFE
BOTH
CHILDREN
H&W
1. Feed collection
2. Feed preparation
3. Feeding
4. Cleaning of pig shelter
5. Construction/Fixing/
Repair of pig shelter
6. Selection of new stock
7. Purchase of new stock
8. Treatment/Maintenance of
the pig health
9. Selling of pigs
10. Slaughtering of pigs
11. Treatment of sick pig
12. Bathing of pig
13. Participation in seminars
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/training on pig raising
14. others
C. Socio-economic structure
1. Number of children: ____male ____ female
2. Main occupation / means of livelihood:
________ Swidden farming (uma)
________ Rice cultivation
________ Banana farming
________ Mining / Gold panning
________ Cottage industry / handicraft
________ Retail trade
________ Employee: ____ government ____ private
________ Others (specify) _____________________
3. Reason for raising native pigs:
________ For prestige
________ For food (home consumption)
________ For sale (as source of income)
________ For rituals / ceremonies
________ Others (specify) ______________________
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4. Number of animal kept beside pigs:
________ carabao
_________ duck
__________ chicken
________ cattle
_________ geese
__________ others (specify)
________ goat
_________ turkey
D. Pig Production system
1. Production System
______ Solely livestock production
______ Landless livestock production
______ Mixed-farming
______ Rain-fed mixed farming
______ Irrigated mixed farming
2. System of management
______ Extensive/Loose system (describe: ______________________)
______ Tethering (describe: __________________________)
______ Pig paddock (describe the fence: __________________________)
______ Pig sty (describe the materials: __________________________)
______ Pig pen (describe the materials: __________________________)
3. Selling management
______ Sold as weanlings at P_____ per head
______ Sold as growers at P_____ per head
________ Sold as finisher at P _____ per head
________ Sold based on size
________ Sold based on age at P_____ per year
________ Others (specify)_____________________
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II. CASE STUDY INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Case No.________ Barangay: ___________ Date: _________
A. Information on Household Members
Highest
Responsible
Estimated
Educ’l
for
Area of
Family
Attainment
Landholding
Member
Pig keeping
Age
Occupation
Father
Mother
Children
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
B. Information on Pig Production and Management
1. What are the reasons why you prefer to raise native pigs?
________Easily manage
________Does not require big capital
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________Low cost of stocks and feeds
________Others (specify)___________________
2. Management
A. What kind of indigenous feeds do you use?
_________Camote leaves and tubers
_________Taro/gabi
_________Banana trunk/peelings
_________cassava tubers
_________Rice bran
_________Others (specify) ______________________
B. How often do you feed your animal?
_________Twice a day (morning and afternoon)
_________Once a day (morning only)
_________Thrice a day (morning noon and afternoon)
_________Others (specify) _________________________
C. Do you bath your animals?
______Yes _____No
D. Do you deworm your stocks?
______Yes _____No
E. Do you apply antibiotics and feed supplements?
______Yes ______No
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F. Do you cut the umbilical cord of the piglets?
______Yes ______No
G. Do you cut the teeth of the piglets?
_______Yes ______No
H. Do you castrate your pigs?
_____Yes ______No
I. At what age do you castrate your pigs?
______Below 1 month
______Above 1 month (Specify) __________________________
J. What system of management do you practice?
______Penned
______Tethering
______Loose/free
K. What type of shelter is provided for the pigs?
______Pig stay
______Pig paddock
______Under the house
______Under the granary
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______Under the tree
______Others (specify) ___________________________
M. At what age do you breed your pigs?
______8 months old
______10 months old
______12 months old
_______ (specify) _______________________________
N. What did you experience as problems/ difficulties in raising native pigs?
______Slow growth rate
______Source of stocks
_____ lack of services
______Susceptibility to diseases
_______Marketing of stocks
______Others (specify) __________________________
3. Where do you get your stocks?
______Neighbors
______Government disposal programs
______Others (specify) _____________________________
4. How many heads pigs do you raise?
______One
______Two
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______Three
______Others (specify) _______________________________
5. What is the herd structure?
______Boar
_________Growing/finishing
______Sow
_________piglets(birth to weaning)
______Gilt
______ others ( specify) ______________________________
6. How do you sell your pigs?
______ As weanlings at P ______/head
______ As growers at P _____/head
______ As finisher at P______/head
______ Based on body size
______ Based on age of pig
7.
What are the constraints/problems encountered in raising native pigs? _________________
C. Data on native productivity performance
Parity 1
Parity 2 Parity 3 Parity 4
Parity 5 Parity 6
1. Gestation period
______
______ _____
______
______ ______
2. Litter size at birth
______
______ _____
______
______ ______
3. Litter size at
weaning
______
______ _____
______
______ ______
4. Age at weaning
______
______ _____
______
______ ______
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Document Outline
- Production of Native Pigs in the Municipalityof Tinglayan, Kalinga Province
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- ABSTRACT
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- REVIEW OF LITERATURE
- MATERIALS AND METHODS
- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
- SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
- LITERATURE CITED
- APPENDICES