Swine Farming in Changing Climate Scenario: A Review

M. S. Baruah; P. Thakuria; C. S. Raghav

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20200718075530

Authors

M. S. Baruah ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, West Siang, ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre, Basar, Arunachal Pradesh, INDIA
P. Thakuria Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, North Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, Assam, INDIA
C. S. Raghav ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, West Siang, ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre, Basar, Arunachal Pradesh, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20200718075530

Keywords:

Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases, Renewable Resources, Swine

Abstract

Among various livestock species swine farming is responsible for 9 per cent of Green House Gases emission globally, which is directly related to the global warming. The primary sources of Green House Gases emission in swine production system are feed production (48.0%) and manure (27.4%). The other contributing factors (24.6%) are enteric emission, housing systems, feeding practices, energy utilization and supply chain. Areas in which mitigation measures against Green House Gases emission can be taken are manure management, strategic feed production and nutrition supply, housing, adopting organic production system, providing easily palatable feed to reduce enteric fermentation and using genetically improved superior breeds to reduce the numbers of swine to be reared.