An overview of the current trends in precision pig farming technologies

C Tzanidakis, P Simitzis, K Arvanitis, P Panagakis - Livestock Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Pig farming is one of the most technologically advanced and continuously growing
production sectors. As the pig herds grow larger and at the same time the number of farmers …

The Context of Application of Biosecurity for Control of African Swine Fever in Smallholder Pig Systems: Current Gaps and Recommendations

F Mutua, M Dione - Frontiers in veterinary science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly fatal disease of pigs. It is a threat to the pig industry as it
lowers production and significantly impacts on livelihoods. ASF has no cure and a vaccine …

Use of Lactobacillus plantarum (strains 22F and 25F) and Pediococcus acidilactici (strain 72N) as replacements for antibiotic-growth promotants in pigs

P Pupa, P Apiwatsiri, W Sirichokchatchawan… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
The lactic acid bacteria (LAB) Lactobacillus plantarum (strains 22F and 25F) and
Pediococcus acidilactici (strain 72N) have appeared promising as replacements for …

Farmers' perceptions and drivers of antimicrobial use and abuse in commercial pig production, Ogun State, Nigeria

OO Adebowale, FA Adeyemo, N Bankole… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans has been linked to non-judicious antimicrobial
use (AMU) in food animals. To develop antimicrobial stewardship plans (AMSPs) for pig …

[图书][B] Tracing the domestic pigs in Africa

R Weka, D Bwala, Y Adedeji, I Ifende, A Davou, N Ogo… - 2021 - intechopen.com
Pigs are vital to the economy and critical in meeting the ever increasing demand for livestock
and livestock products in most parts of the world. Pig is one of the oldest domesticated …

Prevalence and determinants of gastrointestinal parasite infection in intensively managed pigs in Nsukka agricultural zone, Southeast, Nigeria

FO Abonyi, EO Njoga - Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 2020 - Springer
Gastrointestinal parasite (GIP) infection in pigs constrains swine production and enhances
dissemination of zoonotic parasites, especially in the tropics. Therefore, an epidemiological …

Determinants of technical efficiency of pig production systems in northern Uganda: a Stochastic Frontier approach

CI Adewale, E Munezero, EK Ndyomugyenyi… - SN Business & …, 2024 - Springer
Meat consumption, particularly the consumption of pork, has increased substantially in most
developing countries. In response, various production systems are being employed by pig …

Rural pig production and pork consumption in Imo State, Nigeria

CU Nwachukwu, C Udegbunam - Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 2020 - ajol.info
The study examined pig production and pork consumption in rural communities of three
Local Government Areas in Imo State, Nigeria. The data used for the study were obtained …

Drivers and barriers to the choice of production systems among smallholder pig farmers: Evidence from Northern Uganda

CI Adewale, EK Ndyomugyenyi, B Mugonola - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Pork consumption has risen significantly in many emerging nations, prompting diverse pig
production systems. This study explored the drivers and barriers to the choices of pig …

Feeding Practices and Use of Lysine and Methionine in Pigrationing on Intensified Pig Breeding in the West Center and Hauts Bassins Regions of Burkina Faso

IZ Ouedraogo, T Kiendrebeogo… - Open Journal of …, 2024 - research.send4journal.com
The aim of the study was to assess feeding practices and the use of lysine and methionine in
pig rationing on intensified and semi-intensive pig breeding in the Koudougou and Bobo …