Reproductive Performance of Pigs in Siriwini Village, Nabire District Nabire Regency

Abstract

The reproductive performance of sows is a reflection of the sows' ability to reproduce. The productivity of a sow is determined primarily by the number of offspring born to the sow ( litter size ) and by the litter rate. in a year. This study aims to determine the reproductive performance of sows in Siriwini Village, Nabire District, Nabire Regency. The results of the study showed that the age of the first mating of pigs was 7-8 months with a percentage of 79.69 % . The age of the first calving of sows was less than 12 months with a percentage of 81.25 %. The number of children born ( litter size ), as many as 6-10 with a percentage of 70.31%. The calving period ( calving interval ), which is 2 times a year. The mortality rate of piglets is 1-2 with a percentage of 71.88 %.