Factors to consider before starting a pig enterprise

1. Type of breed: the breed chosen should be the one needed in the market and one adopted with the environment
2. Food supply: a constant supply of feeds is necessary since pigs quickly respond to inadequate feeding.
3. Capital: this is needed for purchasing the breeding stock, constructing pig houses, buying feeds etc.
4. Labor: skilled labor is required for proper carrying out of management practices like feeding pregnancy diagnosis and gilt, removing chick.
5. Housing: good housing improves pig production hence it should be put into consideration.
6. Transport facilities: there must be reliable transport in the area from breeding centres to the market
7. Market: there must be ready market for the animals and their product to reduce losses.
8. Economy of production: large scale production requires high initial capital therefore a farmer must be ready to meet it.
9. Pest and diseases: The history of pests and diseases in a particular place should be considered since some diseases like swine fever can cause a lot of losses.

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