Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

Author(s):
Jongpongrenla Jamir, VK Vidyarthi, MC Rutsa, Naorem Diana Devi, Drusilla Jishing Rengma and Thejanuo Rio

Abstract:
Total of 12 upgraded female (Hampshire x Tenyivo) in the genetic ratio of 75:25 at the age of 42 days were reared in two different accommodation. A set of six pigs at 42 days of age each were reared under group accommodations (Group 1, T₁) and six pigs accommodated individually (Group 2, T2), under standard management conditions for 28 fortnights. The average value of rectal temperature (˚C) in T1 and T2 groups was 38.74 and 38.85, the pulse rate (beats per min) in T1 and T2 groups was 76.02 and 79.98 and respiration rate (movements per min) in T₁ and T₂ groups was 33.43 and 34.15. The values of all physiological behaviours did not differ irrespective of accommodation. However, the value of temperature was significantly (p<0.05) higher in T1 as compared to T₂ at 7^th, 12^th and 28^th fortnights. From the results, it can be concluded that different types of accommodation in the crosses of Hampshire x Tenyivo with the ratio of 75:25 does not affect differently physiologically.