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Online Journal of Veterinary Research©
(Including Medical and Laboratory Research)
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ISSN 1328-925X
Volume 26 (2):124-129, 2022.
Mortality patterns of crossbred pigs in an industrial
setting.
SK
Mondal1, UK De2, GK Das3, AM Powde4
and AK Verma1
1Swine Production Farm, 2Medicine,
3Animal Reproduction, 4Surgery, Indian Veterinary
Research Institute, Izatnagar-243122 (UP).
ABSTRACT
Mondal SK, De UK, Das GK, Powde AM, Verma AK., Mortality patterns of crossbred pigs in an industrial
setting, Onl J Vet Res., 26 (2):124-129, 2022. We report mortality patterns and effects of
age in 771/6330 crossbred landrace
pig with 62.5-81.3% inheritance under intense production in tropical climates
over 10 years. To determine mortality(%) patterns number
of pigs dead was compared to those alive at different ages and years. Pigs were
fed 35% maize, 47 wheat bran, 10% soya bean, 6% fish meal, 1.5% minerals and
salt 0.5% salt, weaned at 45 days. Results revealed overall mortality of 12% with
average pre-weaning mortality in last 10 years averaging 23%. Most (22%) occurred
in 0-15 day piglets whereas lowest death (1.3%) in those 30-45 days old. Between
46-240 days mortality was 3.9% and after 2.6 %. Mortality was due to 2.8% digestive disorders, 2.4% hypoglycemia and poor
condition, 1.2% trauma and 1% respiratory disorders
Key words:
Age, Cause, Crossbred pigs, Mortality pattern.
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