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What is a key characteristic of an extensive system farming of swine?
What is a key characteristic of an extensive system farming of swine?
In an extensive swine system, what is the primary source of food for the pigs?
In an extensive swine system, what is the primary source of food for the pigs?
Which statement best describes the housing facilities in an extensive system farming of swine?
Which statement best describes the housing facilities in an extensive system farming of swine?
What is the primary advantage of an extensive system farming of swine in terms of land utilization?
What is the primary advantage of an extensive system farming of swine in terms of land utilization?
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Why is the extensive pig farming system considered suitable for regions with limited infrastructure or investment capacity?
Why is the extensive pig farming system considered suitable for regions with limited infrastructure or investment capacity?
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Which behavior do pigs exhibit in an extensive swine system due to outdoor keeping?
Which behavior do pigs exhibit in an extensive swine system due to outdoor keeping?
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What is a key advantage of the extensive system in swine production mentioned in the text?
What is a key advantage of the extensive system in swine production mentioned in the text?
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Why do pigs raised outdoors in extensive systems tend to have lower levels of reproductive and growing efficiency according to the text?
Why do pigs raised outdoors in extensive systems tend to have lower levels of reproductive and growing efficiency according to the text?
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What is a major disadvantage of the extensive system in swine production in terms of environmental impact?
What is a major disadvantage of the extensive system in swine production in terms of environmental impact?
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Why do pigs raised in outdoor environments under the extensive system take longer to reach market weight compared to indoor raised pigs?
Why do pigs raised in outdoor environments under the extensive system take longer to reach market weight compared to indoor raised pigs?
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What aspect makes biosecurity a major issue for outdoor pig husbandry, as discussed in the text?
What aspect makes biosecurity a major issue for outdoor pig husbandry, as discussed in the text?
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Which factor contributes to the higher labor intensity of extensive systems compared to intensive systems, according to the text?
Which factor contributes to the higher labor intensity of extensive systems compared to intensive systems, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Advantages of Extensive System in Swine Production
- Cheapest method of rearing, no housing costs involved
- Land use efficiency, production can be spread wide for more swine production
- Freedom of movement for pigs, more space to move around
- Availability of sunshine for pigs
- Provides a sustainable food source, easy access to vegetation for pigs
Disadvantages of Extensive System in Swine Production
- Lower levels of reproductive and growing efficiency compared to indoor raised pigs
- Biosecurity issues, difficult to clean and disinfect facilities, risk of infectious diseases
- Environmental impact, potential issues with deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution
- Lower production efficiency, pigs take longer to reach market weight
- Labor-intensive, tasks include pasture management, predator control, and monitoring pig health and behavior
Extensive System Farming of Swine
- Allows pigs to roam freely and fend for themselves
- Little to no capital investment, low cost of production
- High incidence of disease and worm infestations
- Minimal housing facilities, sometimes used for drying and shelter
Key Characteristics of Extensive Swine System
- Maximizing land utilization, spreading production over a wide expanse of land
- Minimal input requirements, suitable for regions with abundant land resources
- Space for pigs to engage in natural behaviors, like rooting, exploring, and socializing
- Foraging for food, including grass, roots, insects, and other natural vegetation, supplements diet and provides enrichment
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Learn about the extensive system farming of swine where pigs are allowed to roam and fend for themselves, with little to no housing facilities. Understand the low cost of production, high disease incidence, and worm infestations associated with this farming method.
