Effects of pre-fattening weight on production efficiency: A case study of fattening swamp buffalo by farmers

Authors

  • Jakkit Wichaporn School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao
  • Monpak Klamrak School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao
  • Wiranut Thannithi School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao
  • Sureeporn Saengwong School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao
  • Payungsuk Intawicha School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao

Keywords:

Fattening, Swamp Buffalo, Growth performances

Abstract

The purpose of this study was determined the effects of pre-fattening weight on the production efficiency, data was collected from the farms of local farmers in Phayao Province for 3 production groups: 1) seventy buffalo average weight 203.11±5.77 kg. 2) sixty-three buffalo average weight 254.84±8.64 kg. 3) eighty-five buffalo average weight 317.27±21.08 kg. Buffalos were feed with roughages such as rice straw and napier grass, concentrated feed and water ad libitum. Result shown that group 1 have an average daily gain (ADG) 1.22±0.07 bester than group 2 1.12±0.07 kg/day and group 3 0.86±0.18 kg/day. The average profit per production cycle of buffalo group 1, 2 and 3 had a 4,225.66, 6,229.37 and 4,751.18 baht per head, respectively. Buffalo fattening is another way to earn income for farmers in Phayao province.

Author Biographies

Jakkit Wichaporn, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao

 

 

Monpak Klamrak, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao

 

 

Wiranut Thannithi, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao

 

 

Sureeporn Saengwong, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao

 

 

Payungsuk Intawicha, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao

 

 

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2022-12-28

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Wichaporn J, Klamrak M, Thannithi W, Saengwong S, Intawicha P. Effects of pre-fattening weight on production efficiency: A case study of fattening swamp buffalo by farmers. Health Sci Tech Rev [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 28 [cited 2024 May 16];15(3):122-9. Available from: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journalup/article/view/252620

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Vol. 15 No. 3 (2022): September - December

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