Nghe An farmers get rich from raising American pigs

Mr. Nguyen Van Dung's family in Con Ca parish, Hung Lap hamlet, Nghia Loc commune (Nghia Dan, Nghe An) has been raising pigs for more than 10 years but the efficiency is not high. In the past 2 years, realizing the increasing demand of people for the American Duroc pig breed (also known as cow pig), Mr. Dung boldly invested more than 300 million VND to expand 0.5 hectares of farm to raise this pig breed.

Mr. Nguyen Van Dung takes care of his pigs. Photo: Minh Thai

Due to lack of knowledge and experience, Mr. Dung's first attempt to crossbreed Duroc pigs failed. Therefore, he actively consulted information on crossbreeding instructions on newspapers and radio and went all the way to Ninh Binh to learn. Up to now, his farm has always maintained 15 sows and 150 pigs, mainly Duroc crossbreed pigs.

Mr. Nguyen Van Dung said: “The Duroc crossbred pig breed is very popular among people. Although the price of pigs sometimes drops, this breed still ensures the price. Therefore, my family is very confident when investing in livestock farming and the consumption market.”

Thanks to proper care, Nguyen Van Dung's family's pigs always grow well. Photo: Minh Thai

According to Mr. Dung, the Duroc crossbred pig has reddish or reddish brown fur all over its body, a moderately large head, a long snout, large ears, and a small, long neck. Purebred pigs have reddish-brown fur, four jet-black hooves on each leg, and a light yellow body with black cotton spots usually on the thighs, buttocks, and belly. The Duroc crossbred pig is a lean breed with an average build.

The adult weight of males is usually over 300 kg/head, and that of females is from 200-300 kg/head. Duroc crossbred pigs have a relatively high reproductive capacity, averaging 2 litters/year, from 9-11 pigs/litter. However, raising Duroc crossbred pigs requires a high nutritional regimen and good care to achieve the best results.

Not only providing a source of nutritious food, Mr. Dung also regularly cleans the barn to prevent diseases for the pigs. Photo: Minh Thai

In addition to actively taking care of his family's economic development, Mr. Nguyen Van Dung is also a typical parishioner in strictly following the Party's policies and guidelines and the State's laws. He actively participates in humanitarian and charitable activities, maintains neighborhood relationships, and is an example of raising well-behaved, studious children, and is respected and loved by the people.

Mr. Nguyen Khanh Vy - Chairman of the Fatherland Front of Nghia Loc commune said: "Mr. Nguyen Van Dung's family is not only known for its livestock development model with high economic efficiency, but also for its kindness, love and sharing with those in difficult and arduous circumstances, which is recognized by the local government."