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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