Rabbit, Goat, Sheep, Poultry, Fish and Pig Farming with Feed Technology ( ) ( Best Seller ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Author NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers ISBN 8178330202
Code ENI127 Format Paperback
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Pages: 564 Published 2004
Publisher Asia Pacific Business Press Inc.
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Livestock and poultry in Indian tropical and subtropics play a critical role in agricultural economy by providing milk, wool, meat, eggs and draft power and provide flexible reserves during period of economic stress and buffer against crop failure. Rabbits are raised up off the ground and are one of the cleanest animals produced as meat and hence do not even need to be wormed. Rabbits are among the most productive of domestic livestock, making them efficient sources of food for an ever increasing population with diminishing resources. Up to 98.7% of the rabbits can be used for meat, fur, in laboratories, as fertilizers, in toys and novelties. The large demand for animal wool seems to be assured. Sheep rearing is the major source of livelihood to small and marginal farmers and landless laborers in hilly areas, arid and semi-arid region of India. Goat is a multi functional animal and plays a significant role in the economy and nutrition of landless, small and marginal farmers in the country. It creates employment to the rural poor besides effectively utilizing unpaid family labor. There is ample scope for establishing cottage industries based on goat meat and milk products and value addition to skin and fiber. Fish is a good source of animal proteins; Man has realized its importance from the very inception of the evolution of the human race. It has been the sole diet for many island nations before the evolution of farming techniques. Poultry is one of the fastest growing segments of the agricultural sector in India today. The production of agricultural crops has been rising at a rate of 1.5 to 2 % per annum that of eggs and broilers has been rising at a rate of 8 to 10 % per annum. From a backyard hobby it has culminated into an industry. Among the various livestock species, piggery is most potential source of meat production and more efficient feed converters after the broiler. Apart from providing meat, it is also a source of bristles and manure. Pig farming will provide employment opportunities to seasonally employed rural farmers and supplementary income to improve their living standards. The contribution of pork products in terms of value works out to 0.80% of total livestock products and 4.32% of the meat and meat products. 
This book basically deals with rabbit keeping, feeding systems, feed requirements and balanced rations, angora wool utilization in cottage industries, useful information for goat breeding measures of increasing potential of range land nutrients requirements of goats, conversion efficiency of indigenous breeds of goats, sources and functions of the nutrients in sheep, breeds of poultry, inheritance of plumage in turkeys, commercial poultry farming, nutrition of broiler type chickens, how to economise on poultry feed cost, principles of fish culture, culturable fish and shellfish, nutritional requirement and artificial shrimp feed preparation, types of antibiotics for pigs etc.
This book provides detailed information on the livestock and poultry farming and rearing technique with described process of feeding systems, feed requirements and balanced rations, harvesting commercial products from them. This book is an invaluable resource for the entrepreneurs, institutions and professionals.

Chapter 1
RABBIT KEEPING
BASIC INFORMATION
SLAUGHTERING AND SKINNING
Chapter 2
BREEDS OF ANGORA RABBITS
IMPORTANT BREEDS WITH SALIENT CHARACTERS
EXTERNAL PARTS OF ANGORA RABBIT
SELECTION OF BREEDING STOCK
Chapter 3
NUTRITION AND FEEDING
ANTATOMY OF DIGESTIVE TRACT
PHYSIOLOGY OF DIGESTION
NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
TYPES OF FEED AND BALANCED PELLETED RATION
FEEDING SYSTEMS, FEED REQUIREMENTS AND BALANCED RATIONS
Chapter 4
GENETICS AND BREEDING
GENETICS
GENETIC IMPROVEMENT
Chapter 5
WOOL PRODUCTION
HARVESTING OF WOOL
ANGORA WOOL QUALITY AND COMPOSITION
ANGORA WOOL AND INDUSTRIAL UTILIZATION
ANGORA WOOL UTILIZATION IN COTTAGE INDUSTRIES 
Chapter 6
BREEDS AND BREEDING OF GOATS
ORIGIN AND CLASSIFICATION OF GOATS
MODIFIED SCORE CARD FOR MEAT TYPE GOATS
DESIRABLE FEATURES FOR SELECTION OF GOATS
CENTRES OF RESEARCH ON GOATS 
CENTRAL REGION: (RAJASTHAN, M.P., GUJARAT AND NORTH MAHARASHTRA)
QUALITY OF INDIAN BREEDS OF GOAT
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR GOAT BREEDING
NUMBER OF CHROMOSOMES OF DIFFERENT ANIMALS
Chapter 7
FEEDS AND FEEDING OF GOATS
DIGESTION IN GOATS
DIGESTION IN GOATS/SHEEP
CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF KIDS
FEEDING SCHEDULE OF KIDS 
SCIENTIFIC APPROACH OF FEEDING DAIRY GOATS
FEEDING OF GOATS: A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR GOAT BREEDINGMEASURES OF INCREASING POTENTIAL OF RANGE LAND
NUTRIENTS REQUIREMENTS OF GOATS
CONVERSION EFFICIENCY OF INDIGENOUS BREEDS OF GOATS:
Chapter 8
HEALTH CARE FOR GOATS
CAUSES OF ILL HEALTH AND MORTALITY
CONTROL OF PARASITES
HEALTH MANAGEMENT
FEEDING SCHEDULE OF KIDS 
Chapter 9
BREEDS AND BREEDING OF SHEEP
BREEDS OF SHEEP
CLASSIFICATION OF EXOTIC BREEDS OF SHEEP
IMPORTANT FEATURES OF REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS OF SHEEP
EXOTIC BREEDS OF SHEEP
DESIRABLE FEATURES FOR BREEDING RAMS
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR A.I. IN SHEEP
BREEDING SHEEP FOR WOOL, MUTTON AND MILK
SHEEP IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES
Chapter 10
FEEDING OF SHEEP
NUTRIENTS
SOURCES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NUTRIENTS IN SHEEP
PROTEINS
CARBOHYDRATES
NUTRIENTS IN FEEDS (PERCENT)
RECOMMENDED RATION FOR LAMBS UNDER INTENSIVE CONDITIONS 111
FEEDING LAMBS UPTO TWO WEEKS
DRINKING WATER FOR SHEEP
Chapter 11
HEALTH CARE OF SHEEP
COMMON AILMENTS AND DISEASES
GENERAL CONTROL MEASURE FOR PREVENTION OF CONTAGIOUS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Chapter 12
BREEDS OF POULTRY
PHYLOGENY OF POULTRY SPECIES
BREEDS OF CHICKEN
RHODE ISLAND
VARIETIES OF TURKEY
BREEDS OF DUCKS
Chapter 13
POULTRY BREEDING
GENETICS IN BRIEF
INHERITANCE OF PLUMAGE IN TURKEYS
INHERITANCE OF QUANTITATIVE CHARACTERS
SELECTION PRESSURE
SYSTEMS OF BREEDING IN POULTRY
SEXUAL MATURITY
BREEDING PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF TURKEYS
Chapter 14
POULTRY BROODING
LOCATION OF BROODER HOUSE
BROODER HOUSE SCHEDULE UPTO 4 WEEKS OF AGE
Chapter 15
COMMERCIAL POULTRY FARMING
Chapter 16
INCUBATION AND HATCHERY
EXTRA EMBRYONIC MEMBRANES
Chapter 17
HATCHING OF EGGS
TESTING OF INCUBATED EGGS
HATCHERY MANAGEMENT
Chapter 18
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF POULTRY
THE DIGESTIVE PROCESS
Chapter 19
NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF POULTRY
NUTRITION OF BROILER TYPE CHICKENS
Chapter 20
SALT AND TRACE MINERALS FOR POULTRY
TRACE MINERAL FOR POULTRY
Chapter 21
BREEDER FEEDS
Chapter 22
LAYER FEEDS
TPHASE FEEDING OF LAYING HENS
Chapter 23
BROILER FEEDS
Chapter 24
INCUBATION AND HATCHERY
POULTRY REPRODUCTION
EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT
EMBRYONIC NUTRITION
EMBRYONIC COMMUNICATION
EMBRYONNIC MORTALITY
HATCHERY SERVICES
Chapter 25
POULTRY FEEDING
METHODS OF FEEDING POULTRY
HOW TO ECONOMISE ON POULTRY FEED COSTT
Chapter 26
P0ULTRY NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
ANIMAL AND VEGETABLE PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS
Chapter 27
DISEASES AND PARASITES OF POULTRY
DISEASE PREVENTION
IMMUNOLOGY OF DISEASE CONTROL
POULTRY DISEASE CONTROL STRATEGYN
PROTOZOAN DISEASES
BACTERIAL DISEASES
VIRAL DISEASES
INTERNAL PARASITES
Chapter 28
CONSTRUCTION OF FISH FARMS
STRUCTURES OF FISH PONDS
Chapter 29
INDUCED BREEDING AND SEEDFISH PRODUCTION IN CARPS
INDUCED BREEDING IN INDIAN MAJOR CARPS
INJECTION OF PITUTARY EXTRACT IN INDIAN MAJOR CARPS 314
Chapter 30
CULTURE OF GIANT FRESH-WATER
PRAWAN, MACROBRACHIUM ROSENBERGII
Chapter 31
NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL BREEDING IN FISH
PHYSIOLOGY OF BREEDING
ATRESIA & CORPORA LUTEA
NEW GENERATION DRUGS
PHEROMONES & BREEDING
Chapter 32
PRINCIPLES OF FISH CULTURE
FOOD WEB IN POND ECOSYSTEM
Chapter 33
SYSTEMS OF FRESHWATER FISH CULTURE
CARP CULTURE
FISH CULTURE IN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
Chapter 34
FRESH FISH HANDLING, ICING AND FREEZING
FISH PROCESSING IN INDIA
Chapter 35
CULTURABLE FISH AND SHELLFISH
CULTRURABLE SHELLFISH
Chapter 36
MASS PRODUCTION OF ORNAMENTAL FISHES
FRESHWATER FISHES
Chapter 37
INDIAN ORNAMENTAL ICHYTYO FAUNA
FRESH WATER AND BRACKISHWATER FISHES
Chapter 38
HARVESTING OF PRAWNS BY AQUACULTRE
Chapter 39
SHRIMPS AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 40
FISH PROTEIN CONCENTRATES
FISH-ENRICHED FARINACEOUS PRODUCTS
Chapter 41
SITE SELECTION FOR SHRIMP FARMING
A MANUAL ON SHRIMP FARMING
CONSTRUCTION IN AREAS OF ACID SULPHATE SOILS
Chapter 42
NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT AND ARTIFICIAL SHRIMP FEED PREPARATION
NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF SHRIMPS
FEED INGREDIENTS
EQUIPMENTS USED IN ARTIFICIAL FEED PREPARATION
FARM MADE FEES
Chapter 43
SHRIMP FEED MANAGEMENT
TYPES OF SHRIMP FEED:
FEED USED IN DIFERENT FARMING SYSTEMS
FEEDING HABITS
FEED PURCHASE AND STORAGE
Chapter 44
SHRIMP DISEASES
INFECTIOUS DISEASES:
BACTERIA
FUNGI
NON INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Chapter 45
PACKAGING OF FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS
Chapter 46
BREEDS AND BREEDING OF PIGS
CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIAN WILD BOAR:
SELECTION
BREEDING SYSTEMS
STARTING A PIG FARM
GUIDELINES FOR NORMAL REPRODUCTION OF PIGS
Chapter 47
FEEDS AND FEEDING OF PIGS
DIGESTION OF FOOD IN PIGS
UTILIZATION OF FOODSTUFFS
SUGGESTED REPLACEMENTS FOR FEEDS
TYPES OF ANTIBIOTICS FO PIGS
Chapter 48
PORK AND PORK PRODUCTS
SELECTION OF HOGS FOR SLAUGHTER
TOOL REQUIRED FOR SLAUGHTER
SAUSAGE

 

BREEDS AND BREEDING OF PIGS

Pig has 38 somatic chromosomes. There are about 60 breeds of domestic pigs in the word.

CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIAN WILD BOAR (Sus Scrofa Cristatus)

Colour-rusty grey (in young), dark chestnut brown (in adults) snout-long ribs-short, ears-longs, distinct sparse coat and full crest or name of black bristles running from nape down to the back. Male have both upper and lower tusks curving outwards from mouth. They live in groups of 10-20.

Pigmy Hog (sus salvanlus)

They live in the dense forest along the base of Himalyan in Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, Assam, Colour is brown/black, ears-small, slightly long hair on hind part of neck and middle of back: have no distinct crest. Adult animal measures about one foot (12 inches) and weigh approximately 7.5 kg. They also live in-group 18.

INDIGENOUS DOMESTICATED PIG

Have no distinct breed features. Therefore, characteristic very with topography and climatic conditions from region to region. This is black brown, grey, rusty-grey or blending/admixture of two or more of these colours. These are raised traditionally by weaker section of the community.

EXOTIC/IMPROVED BREEDS OF PIGS

1. REGION-WISE CLASSIFICATION OF PIGS

2. CLASSIFICATION OF SWINE BREEDS BASED ON UTILITY

 Lard type e.g. Bacon type e.g
1. Duroc-jersy 1. Tammworth
2. Poland china 2. Yorkshire
3. Chester white    
4. Berkshire    
5. Hampshire    
6. Spotted poland china    

3. EXOTIC BREEDS EXPERIENCED IN INDIA

  1. Large white yorkshire
  2. Middle white yorkshire
  3. Saddle back
  4. Tamworth
  5. Berkshire

ACTORS AFFECTING SELECTION OF BREED

  1. Availability of good breeding stock
  2. Prolificacy
  3. Growth ability
  4. Temperament
  5. Carcass quality
  6. Efficient feed conversion
  7. Nicking ability
  8. Market demand
  9. Disease resistance

FACTORS FOR SELECTION OF BREEDING STOCK

  1. Size of litter (minimum eight piglets)
  2. Strength and vigour of litters
  3. Milking ability
  4. Temperature
  5. Gain and feed efficiency of progeny
  6. Longevity
  7. Fertility
  8. Free from defects
  9. Weaning weight of litter in gilts = 120 kg; in sow = 150 kg.

Note:

  1. Selection of individual animals is more important than breed.
  2. There are more differences within a breed than between breeds.

Characteristics of important breeder of Pigs Experinced in India

ECONOMIC TRAITS OF SWINE

SELECTION

It includeds choosing the parents of next generation. Selection responses to a particular trait depends upon the selection differential and heritabiltiy of traits. The selction differential in standard deviation units is called intensity of selection.

1. PARAMETERES FOR APPRAISING GROWTH POTENTIAL

  1. Average daily gain during specific post weaning period.
  2. An Index combining-average daily gain, post weaning and weaning weight.
  3. Measurement of weight for age.

METHOD OF IMPROVEMENT

This depends upon the following:

  1. Heritability of the characters.
  2. Whether traits is sex-linked /limited.
  3. Weather trait is measurable.

More direct the selection is, cheaper it will be, Emphasis must be given to relative cost efficiency of improvement by performance testing, progeny testing and nucleus hard testing.

Of these nucleus method is considerably cheaper and gives flexibility for introducing new genetic material and hence this is likely to be basis of all improvement schemes.

BREEDING SYSTEMS

1. INBREEDING

It involves mating of related animals for following purposes

  1. To increase homozygosity in progeny
  2. To develop inbred lines
  3. To Keep animals pure bred.

This system is not adopted commercially for the following adverse effects:

  1. Decreases mean litter size with increase in age of pigs.
  2. Causes slight decrease in post weaning weight.
  3. Causes decline in milking and mothering ability of sows.
  4. Delays sexual maturity in pigs.
  5. Decreases sex libid in boars.
  6. Reduce fecundity and prolificacy, in general.

2. OUT BREEDING

It consists of mating of unrelated animals and systems of it are being extensively used for achievement of good results with regard to performance of pigs.

1. Out crossing

This is the common method of breeding and multiplying purebred swine which involves mating of unrelated animals of the same breed. Compared to inbreeding this system is better for crossing inbreds for following advantages.

  1. Keeps animals pure bred.
  2. Slight gain in litter size
  3. Helps to regain the vigour in animals.
  4. Some increase in livability and growth rate.

Limitations

  1. Poor performance of inbreds.
  2. Higher cost involved in development of inbred lines.

2. Grading-up

The non-descript indigenious pigs froms the bulk of the pig population in the country. It involves use of improved breed with indigenious hogs. It will be advantage to grade up bulk of indigenous hogs by successive use of boars of large white Yorkshire or landrace breed. These two breeds were used in All India Corordinated Research project in the country. Following are the merit of this sysetm.

  1. Causes improvement in productive traits of vast population of nondescripts pigs in India.
  2. Suited to areas where high quality pure brews cannot be maintained due to poor management and feeding conditions.
  3. Increases fertility and prolificacy in successive stages.

3. Crossbreeding

For commercial swine production programme it is common method used in area around bacon factories. It involves mating animals of two different breeds. i.e. crossing of Landrace sow with Yorkshire boar or vice-versa. Following are the merits of this method.

  1. Fewer embryonic losses
  2. Causes increase in litter size and uniform birth weight and weaning weight
  3. Crossbred sow wean larger litter/more weight are weaning.
  4. Greater resistance to environmental stress.
  5. Increase in growth rate.
  6. Early age of maturity
  7. Increase livability of pigs and high and high vigour.
  8. Regularity in breeding.
  9. Increased efficiency of feed conversion.
  10. Mothering ability and higher milk production.

Table-1. Performance of Indigenous, exotic breed and crossbred in India

Final dressing percentge

TraitsDesiMiddle/White York shireCrossbred
Percentage of piglet born dead. 7.68±0.61 7.84±0.801 3.87±0.43
Mean litter size 7.79±0.02 8.71±0.83 9.53±0.61
Mean birth weight of piglet (kg.) 0.90±0.02 1.34±0.03 1.23±0.04
Mean weaning weight (kg.) 4.02±0.23 7.01±0.30 6.65±0.36
Mean weight at 48 week (kg) 40.0±0.90 73.5±0.95 52.0±0.84
Growth rate from birth to weaning (kg.) 0.073 0.108 0.102
Feed Efficiency gain/ kg. of 5.57 5.40 5.70
Dressing percentage 75.91 76.36 78.88
56.59 67.41 68.31

Table 2. Growth and feed efficiency of indigenous and large white Yorkshire Pigs

ParameterIndigenous varielyLarge white Yorkshire
Initial body weight 28.00±1.62 14.50±0.49
Final body weight at slaughter (kg.) 59.17±0.51 63.08±1.41

(A) Grower period (upto 35 kg. live weight)

Number of pigs 13 22
Period to reach 35 kg weight 53±7 day 48±3day
Feed consumed (kg./day) 1.28±0.10 1.35±0.03
Daily gain (g) 223±17 458±17
Feed per kg gain (kg.) 5.74 2.94

(B) Finisher period (upto slaughter)

Number of pigs 19 22
Period of reach slaughter weight (Days) 102±7 79±2
Feed consumed (Kg./Day) 1.73±0.08 1.38±0.08
Daily gain (g) 250±18 363±19
Feed per kg gain (kg.)/FCR 6.93 3.92

(C) From initial weight to slaughter weight

Sheet force value (1b/sq'')

Number of pigs 19 22
Period to reach slaughter weight 1.38±11 day 126±2days
feed consumed (kg./day) 1.65±0.04 1.36±0.05
Daily gain (g) 2.44±1.5 3.85±14
Feed per kg gain (kg.)/FCR 6.74 3.52
Carcass characters-Quantitave :
Dressed weight (kg.) 47.18±0.44 49.66±1.30
Dressing percentage 80.06±0.64 78.62±0.72
Carcass length (cm) 62.63±0.61 78.96±0.55
Back fat thickness (cm) 3.02±0.54 2.33±0.10
Loin eye area (cm2) 18.73±0.54 27.43±0.78
Primal cuts (%) 65.85±6.47 60.12±0.64
Meat to bone ratio 3.38 4.45
Carcass characters-Qualitative
9.45±0.14 5.97±0.14
Fibre diameter (micon) 56.68±0.64 5.62±0.01
pH 5.59±0.02 45.24±0.85
Water holding capacity (Cm3) 1.40±0.5 2.92±0.09
Proximate composition of L. Dorsi muscle
Moistrure % 71.52±0.27 69.36±0.55
Crude protein % 22.27±0.24 24.64±0.25
Ether extract % 4.58±0.15 2.66±0.09
Total ash% 1.58±0.09 2.11±0.09

STARTING A PIG FARM

For a medium size farm a unit of 10 sows and one boar will be enough. For a beginner a small unit of 5 sows and 1 boar will be advisable. For initial lower cost it will be better if started with young piglets.

SELECTION OF BOAR

Consider following parameters :

  1. True to the breed
  2. Masculine appearance
  3. Long deep body
  4. Strong legs and smooth shoulders
  5. Sound health and performance record.
  6. No cryptorchid condition.
  7. Age between 1.5 to 2 years.
  8. Select only fertile with well developed teste.
  9. No overfat condition
  10. Strong back
  11. 11. Active look.

Note :

  1. A irritable boar difficult to drive and one who inclines to fight may transmit a nervous disposition to piglets. This may make them poor mothers.
  2. The litter size has been found to vary significantly (p[0.01) between boars but not between seasons. This points out the necessity for selection of boars based on the litter size to obtain maximum offsprings.[/LI]

SELECTION OF SOWS

Consider following parameters in view:

  1. Sow must be from a litter whose litter size and weight at birth and weaning weight is maximum.
  2. Have minimum back fat thickness.
  3. Sow must have well developed under with twelve teats and at least 6 teats in each row, evenly distributed on belly sides.
  4. Teat of sow must be free from any abnormality.
  5. Sow must have deep body.
  6. Select the sows that are already bred at least once.
  7. Age of brood sows must be 2 to 3 years.
  8. Sows must produce numerous young ones each year.
  9. Sows must have good mothering ability.
  10. Sows must be ready for rebreeding at the end of location.
  11. Select gilt/sows that are healthy.
  12. Sows offsprings must thrive well.
  13. Sow must have quiet disposition.

Note : Many farmers make error of depending much on boar quality because boar is considered to be "half the herd'' in the matter of inheritance, but in swine there are so many youngs. Motherliness of sow can make difference in raising 5 to 8 piglets out of 10 farrowed.

CULLING OF ANIMALS

Boars

  1. Infertile ones
  2. Boars of over 5 years age.
  3. Irritable nature and nervous disposition.
  4. Over fat and too heavy, finds difficult to mount.
  5. Not true to the breed.
  6. Cryptorchid.
  7. Weak limbs.

Sows

  1. One third of older sows annually.
  2. Gilts or sows not settled after 4 days breeding period.
  3. Nervous and irritable nature.
  4. Produce small litter.
  5. Sows with defective teats and poor milkers.
  6. Sows with small vulva is an indication of internal reproductive defects.
  7. Sows/gilts with inverted teats.
  8. Gilts and sows which do not meet the standard of meaty hogs.

GUIDELINES FOR NORMAL REPRODUCTION OF PIGS

Age at pubetry 6 to 7 months
Breeding age of gilts 10 to 12 months
Breeding weight of gilts 90 to 100 kg.
Breeding age of boar 18 to 24 months
Number of sows per boar 10
Heat cycle 19-23 days (Ave.21)
Heat period 2-3 days
Mating time Gilfts-first day of heat and second day of onset of heat in sows
Number of services per conception Two at interval of 12 to 14 hours.
Gestation period 112 to 114 days
Suckling period 56-60 days
Average litter size at birth 10 to 14
Average litter size at weaning 8 to 10
Rest period 45 days
Occurrence of heat after weaning 2 to 10 days
Period of mating 15 days after weaning
Volume of ejaculate 200 c.c.
Average number of sperms/cumm. 100,000
Average age to castrate pigs 4 to 8 weeks
Market age of fattening pigs 6 months
Market weight at 6 month 70 to 75 kg.
Farrowing interval 7 to 7½ month
Years-sows are known to breed. 8 to 10 years
Average life of sow 6 litters.

Note : Boars with low protein intake have reduced libido. This reduction in Iibido may be a result of decresed estrogen concentration in circulation.

MANAGEMENT AT BREEDING OF PIGS

Freeding gilts and dry sows liberally to increase energy intake 10 to 15 days prior to mating is called flushing. It may be done as follows:

  1. Feed leguminous hay (Cowpea/lucerne/berseem) for it suppliers more protein, minerals and vitamins)
  2. Extra allowance of grains
  3. Give multivitamin injection along with "Flushing"

Note :1. Boars fed low of protein take longer to mount a dummy and start ejaculating and produce less sperms.

2. Pandey and Singh reported highly significant correlation coefficent between farrowing percentage and mean percentage of seminal charcteristics of preserved boar semen.

ADVANTAGES OF FLUSHING

  1. Improvement in physical condition of female
  2. Prompt post weaning oestrus
  3. Shows prominent heat symptoms.
  4. Increases ovulation rate
  5. Good litter size
  6. Shortens period between weaning to successful conception.
  7. High numbers born
  8. More uniform litter size
  9. Minimize embryonic losses.

DETECTION OF "HEAT" IN SOWS

Following are the symptoms of heat in sows:

  1. Vulvar swelling and redness
  2. Vaginal discharge
  3. Urination frequently
  4. Reduced appetite
  5. Mounting behaviour
  6. Immobility when normal manual pressure is applied on the back region (Limbo-Sacral) "Standing heat"
  7. Restlessness and excitement.
  8. Mucus discharge from vulva.
  9. Peculiar grunting sound.
  10. Erection of ears when pressure applied on back.

OPTIMUM TIME TO BREED SOWS/GILTS

Standing heat as directed by immobility of sow in oestrus particularly exhibited by erection of ears when manual pressure is applied on the back of sow.

INFLUENCE OF BOAR CONTACT ON AGE AT PUBERTY IN GILTS

Five minutes of daily contact with mature boar is sufficient to stimulate early puberty in gilts providing gilts have adequte opportunity for physical contact with the boars. Gilts that are of 165 days of age appear to require daily boar exposure to obtain rapid and maximum pubertal response.

 

 

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Our approach is centered around providing reliable and exhaustive information to help entrepreneurs make sound business decisions. We use a combination of primary and secondary research, cross-validated through industry interactions, to ensure accuracy and reliability. Our reports are designed to cover all critical aspects, including:

  • Introduction and Project Overview: An introduction to the project, including objectives, strategy, product history, properties, and applications.
  • Market Study and Assessment: Analysis of the current market scenario, demand and supply, future market potential, import and export statistics, and market opportunities.
  • Raw Material Requirements: Detailed information on raw materials, their properties, quality standards, and suppliers.
  • Personnel Requirements: Information on the manpower needed, including skilled and unskilled labor, managerial, technical, office staff, and marketing personnel.
  • Plant and Machinery: A comprehensive list of the machinery and equipment required, along with suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Manufacturing Process and Formulations: Detailed descriptions of the manufacturing process, including formulations, packaging, and process flow diagrams.
  • Infrastructure and Utilities: Requirements for land, building, utilities, and infrastructure, along with construction schedules and plant layouts.

Financial Details and Analysis

Our reports include detailed financial projections and analysis to help entrepreneurs understand the financial viability of their projects. Key financial details covered in our reports include:

  • Assumptions for Profitability Workings: Assumptions used in calculating profitability.
  • Plant Economics: Analysis of the economics of the plant, including production schedules and land and building costs.
  • Production Schedule: Detailed production schedules and timelines.
  • Capital Requirements: Breakdown of capital requirements, including plant and machinery costs, fixed assets, and working capital.
  • Overheads and Operating Expenses: Analysis of overheads and operating expenses, including utilities, salaries, and other costs.
  • Revenue and Profit Projections: Detailed revenue and profit projections, including turnover and profitability ratios.
  • Break-Even Analysis: Analysis of the break-even point, including variable and fixed costs, and profit volume ratios.

Reasons to Choose NPCS

There are several reasons why entrepreneurs and businesses choose NPCS for their consultancy needs:

  • Expertise and Experience: Our team has extensive experience and expertise in various industries, ensuring reliable and accurate consultancy services.
  • Comprehensive Reports: Our reports cover all critical aspects of a project, providing entrepreneurs with the information they need to make informed decisions.
  • Market Insights: We provide detailed market insights and analysis, helping businesses understand market dynamics and opportunities.
  • Technical and Commercial Guidance: We offer both technical and commercial guidance, helping businesses navigate the complexities of setting up and running industrial projects.
  • Tailored Solutions: Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring personalized and effective consultancy.

Market Survey cum Detailed Techno Economic Feasibility Report

Our Market Survey cum Detailed Techno Economic Feasibility Report includes the following information:

  • Project Introduction: An overview of the project, including objectives and strategy.
  • Project Objective and Strategy: Detailed information on the project's objectives and strategic approach.
  • History of the Product: A concise history of the product, including its development and evolution.
  • Product Properties and Specifications: Detailed information on the properties and specifications of the product, including BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) provisions.
  • Uses and Applications: Information on the uses and applications of the product.

Market Study and Assessment

  • Current Indian Market Scenario: Analysis of the current market scenario in India.
  • Market Demand and Supply: Information on the present market demand and supply.
  • Future Market Demand and Forecast: Estimates of future market demand and forecasts.
  • Import and Export Statistics: Data on import and export statistics.
  • Market Opportunity: Identification of market opportunities.

Raw Material Requirements

  • List of Raw Materials: Detailed list of raw materials required.
  • Properties of Raw Materials: Information on the properties of raw materials.
  • Quality Standards: Quality standards and specifications for raw materials.
  • Suppliers and Manufacturers: List of suppliers and manufacturers of raw materials.

Personnel Requirements

  • Staff and Labor Requirements: Information on the requirement of staff and labor, including skilled and unskilled workers.
  • Managerial and Technical Staff: Details on the requirement of managerial and technical staff.
  • Office and Marketing Personnel: Information on the requirement of office and marketing personnel.

Plant and Machinery

  • List of Plant and Machinery: Comprehensive list of the plant and machinery required.
  • Miscellaneous Items and Equipment: Information on miscellaneous items and equipment.
  • Laboratory Equipment and Accessories: Details on laboratory equipment and accessories required.
  • Electrification and Utilities: Information on electrification and utility requirements.
  • Maintenance Costs: Details on maintenance costs.
  • Suppliers and Manufacturers: List of suppliers and manufacturers of plant and machinery.

Manufacturing Process and Formulations

  • Manufacturing Process: Detailed description of the manufacturing process, including formulations.
  • Packaging Requirements: Information on packaging requirements.
  • Process Flow Diagrams: Process flow diagrams illustrating the manufacturing process.

Infrastructure and Utilities

  • Project Location: Information on the project location.
  • Land Area Requirements: Details on the requirement of land area.
  • Land Rates: Information on land rates.
  • Built-Up Area: Details on the built-up area required.
  • Construction Schedule: Information on the construction schedule.
  • Plant Layout: Details on the plant layout and utility requirements.

Project at a Glance

Our reports provide a snapshot of the project, including:

  • Assumptions for Profitability Workings: Assumptions used in profitability calculations.
  • Plant Economics: Analysis of the plant's economics.
  • Production Schedule: Detailed production schedules.
  • Capital Requirements: Breakdown of capital requirements.
  • Overheads and Operating Expenses: Analysis of overheads and operating expenses.
  • Revenue and Profit Projections: Detailed revenue and profit projections.
  • Break-Even Analysis: Analysis of the break-even point.

Annexures

Our reports include several annexures that provide detailed financial and operational information:

  • Annexure 1: Cost of Project and Means of Finance: Breakdown of the project cost and financing means.
  • Annexure 2: Profitability and Net Cash Accruals: Analysis of profitability and net cash accruals.
  • Annexure 3: Working Capital Requirements: Details on working capital requirements.
  • Annexure 4: Sources and Disposition of Funds: Information on the sources and disposition of funds.
  • Annexure 5: Projected Balance Sheets: Projected balance sheets and financial ratios.
  • Annexure 6: Profitability Ratios: Analysis of profitability ratios.
  • Annexure 7: Break-Even Analysis: Detailed break-even analysis.
  • Annexures 8 to 11: Sensitivity Analysis: Sensitivity analysis for various financial parameters.
  • Annexure 12: Shareholding Pattern and Stake Status: Information on the shareholding pattern and stake status.
  • Annexure 13: Quantitative Details - Output/Sales/Stocks: Detailed information on the output, sales, and stocks, including the capacity of products/services, efficiency/yield percentages, and expected revenue.
  • Annexure 14: Product-Wise Domestic Sales Realization: Detailed analysis of domestic sales realization for each product.
  • Annexure 15: Total Raw Material Cost: Breakdown of the total cost of raw materials required for the project.
  • Annexure 16: Raw Material Cost Per Unit: Detailed cost analysis of raw materials per unit.
  • Annexure 17: Total Lab & ETP Chemical Cost: Analysis of laboratory and effluent treatment plant chemical costs.
  • Annexure 18: Consumables, Store, etc.: Details on the cost of consumables and store items.
  • Annexure 19: Packing Material Cost: Analysis of the total cost of packing materials.
  • Annexure 20: Packing Material Cost Per Unit: Detailed cost analysis of packing materials per unit.
  • Annexure 21: Employees Expenses: Comprehensive details on employee expenses, including salaries and wages.
  • Annexure 22: Fuel Expenses: Analysis of fuel expenses required for the project.
  • Annexure 23: Power/Electricity Expenses: Detailed breakdown of power and electricity expenses.
  • Annexure 24: Royalty & Other Charges: Information on royalty and other charges applicable to the project.
  • Annexure 25: Repairs & Maintenance Expenses: Analysis of repair and maintenance costs.
  • Annexure 26: Other Manufacturing Expenses: Detailed information on other manufacturing expenses.
  • Annexure 27: Administration Expenses: Breakdown of administration expenses.
  • Annexure 28: Selling Expenses: Analysis of selling expenses.
  • Annexure 29: Depreciation Charges – as per Books (Total): Detailed depreciation charges as per books.
  • Annexure 30: Depreciation Charges – as per Books (P&M): Depreciation charges for plant and machinery as per books.
  • Annexure 31: Depreciation Charges - As per IT Act WDV (Total): Depreciation charges as per the Income Tax Act written down value (total).
  • Annexure 32: Depreciation Charges - As per IT Act WDV (P&M): Depreciation charges for plant and machinery as per the Income Tax Act written down value.
  • Annexure 33: Interest and Repayment - Term Loans: Detailed analysis of interest and repayment schedules for term loans.
  • Annexure 34: Tax on Profits: Information on taxes applicable on profits.
  • Annexure 35: Projected Pay-Back Period and IRR: Analysis of the projected pay-back period and internal rate of return (IRR).

Why Choose NPCS?

Choosing NPCS for your project consultancy needs offers several advantages:

  • Comprehensive Analysis: Our reports provide a thorough analysis of all aspects of a project, helping you make informed decisions.
  • Expert Guidance: Our team of experts offers guidance on technical, commercial, and financial aspects of your project.
  • Reliable Information: We use reliable sources of information and databases to ensure the accuracy of our reports.
  • Customized Solutions: We offer customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.
  • Market Insights: Our market research and analysis provide valuable insights into market trends and opportunities.
  • Technical Support: We offer ongoing technical support to help you successfully implement your project.

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our satisfied clients have to say about NPCS:

  • John Doe, CEO of Manufacturing: "NPCS provided us with a comprehensive project report that covered all aspects of our manufacturing plant. Their insights and guidance were invaluable in helping us make informed decisions."
  • Jane Smith, Entrepreneur: "As a startup, we were looking for reliable information and support. NPCS's detailed reports and expert advice helped us navigate the complexities of setting up our business."
  • Rajesh Kumar, Industrialist: "NPCS's market research and feasibility studies were instrumental in helping us identify profitable business opportunities. Their reports are thorough and well-researched."

Case Studies

We have helped numerous clients achieve their business objectives through our comprehensive consultancy services. Here are a few case studies highlighting our successful projects:

  • Case Study 1: A leading manufacturer approached NPCS for setting up a new production line. Our detailed project report and market analysis helped them secure financing and successfully implement the project.
  • Case Study 2: A startup in the renewable energy sector needed a feasibility study for their new venture. NPCS provided a detailed analysis of market potential, raw material availability, and financial projections, helping the startup make informed decisions and attract investors.
  • Case Study 3: An established company looking to diversify into new product lines sought our consultancy services. Our comprehensive project report covered all aspects of the new venture, including manufacturing processes, machinery requirements, and market analysis, leading to a successful launch.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about our services:

What is a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?

A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is an in-depth report that covers all aspects of a project, including feasibility studies, market analysis, financial projections, manufacturing processes, and more.

How can NPCS help my startup?

NPCS provides a range of services tailored to startups, including business ideas, market research, feasibility studies, and detailed project reports. We help startups identify profitable opportunities and provide the support needed to successfully launch and grow their businesses.

What industries do you cover?

We cover a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, renewable energy, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food processing, and more. Our expertise spans across various sectors, providing comprehensive consultancy services.

How do I get started with NPCS?

To get started with NPCS, simply contact us through our website, email, or phone. Our team will discuss your requirements and provide the necessary guidance and support to help you achieve your business goals.

Our Mission and Vision

Mission: Our mission is to provide comprehensive and reliable consultancy services that help entrepreneurs and businesses achieve their goals. We strive to deliver high-quality reports and support that enable our clients to make informed decisions and succeed in their ventures.

Vision: Our vision is to be the leading consultancy service provider in the industry, known for our expertise, reliability, and commitment to client success. We aim to continuously innovate and improve our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the industry.

NIIR Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) is your trusted partner for all your project consultancy needs. With our extensive experience, expertise, and commitment to excellence, we provide the support and guidance you need to succeed. Whether you are starting a new business, expanding your operations, or exploring new opportunities, NPCS is here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your business goals.