Yesterday, you probably knew the first big problem. that the pig farmers have to face this year, that is Higher production costs...Problem 2 is "ASF", although it has not been found in every area. like the outbreak in the beginning
But ASF is still circulating and ready to cause problems when there is a lack of protection.
Especially in the condition that the disease seems to have calmed down.
more careful
Don't carelessly think that the disease has calmed down and won't happen again.
Finally, "Savage Pork", a big problem that still affects pig raisers in every dimension.
Because illegal pigs smuggled from foreign countries including Europe, America, South America and Asia do not pass the quality and contagious disease inspection process, there is a high risk of introducing ASF or other epidemics to damage pig farming. Thailand again
Moreover, illegal pork is sold at a very cheap price.
As a result, the price of pork and live pork in the country is down.
For the sake of cheap, therefore, the demand for the market decreases.
causing the pig farm to suffer even more losses
discouraged to restore production
even last year
The Department of Livestock Development will cooperate with the Customs Department in detecting and destroying more than 1 million kg of illegal pigs, but have never investigated and caught the big one once.
Although illegal pork is dangerous to consumers
Because most of the pork is old, stored over the years, expired, in some lots, there are dangerous substances left behind.
Especially the big news that was detected at the end of last year.
expected meat found
Smuggled into formaldehyde, prepared to be sold to Moo Kratha and Isaan food shops.
It is a serious problem that government agencies must urgently deal with together.
Catch the person for a while.
not caught, destroyed without investigating the source
From the 3 big challenging problems in 2023, farmers need to adapt.
starting from production planning
disease surveillance
and strict adherence to the biosecurity system.
because it is the main factor that farmers can control
In addition, research on the use of alternative raw materials should be studied.
and apply it properly.
including professional farm management
that must be open-minded to learn and continually develop management skills
Including seeking advice from livestock officers, academics in order to raise the efficiency of raising to meet standards.
Reduce the risk of epidemics
Reduce losses, reduce costs and be able to make a career in raising pigs sustainably.
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