Estudio del comportamiento productivo de las diferentes razas porcinas utilizadas en la provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the productive behavior of the different pig breeds used in Chimborazo Province. The information was obtained through a systematic search on the Web site, indexed journals, national and international repositories, titling papers and scientific articles, based on a descriptive review of the main characteristics of swine production in Chimborazo Province. In the research the following were analyzed: number of pig heads, size of pork production farms, existing breeds, per capita consumption, cultural and economic importance of local pork, supply and demand for pork, price and weight of marketing of pig standing, fairing and production cost involved in producing a pig, which established the advantages of establishing a valuation program. It was determined that in Chimborazo the Creole Pig stands out from the mongrel pig and breed by 50.6% in 2020, being among the pigs of breed the Landrace preferred by the large producers and the Pietrain by the small, the price of meat standing is $ 0.78 per pound, the loin with a price per pound of $ 2.80, pure meat $2.50, chop $2.60, rib and shoulder $2.25, bone $2.00, leg $2.00, head leather $1.75, leather $1.50, ham $1.75; butter $1.25, scratching $3.00; and sausage at $3.00; they are marketed in a weight of 100 pounds on average, the per capita consumption is 10.9 kg/ per / year. It is concluded that a breed valuation program should be implemented so that the small producer can offer his product at a higher price. It is recommended to comply with the parameters required by the national market.