Performans reproduksi induk babi yang di pelihara secara Tradisional di Kelurahan Kambajawa Kabupaten Sumba Timur

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know the performance of sow’s reproduction intensively in Kambajawa district, East Sumba regency. The study was conducted from January until March 2017 and this research is a survey method with direct interview to 200 respondents. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistic approach depicted on frequency table for each indicator or dimension. The measured variables were estrus time; estrus cycle; litter size; wean quantity; and mortality rate. Based on this study, it is known that the reproductive performance of the sows maintained intensively was categorized well. Thus, it can be concluded that the reproductive performance of sows in Kambajawa district that is, estrus duration 4.21±1.10 days, estrus cycle 21.15±1.64 days, litter size 8.50±1.39 and 39.71% of mortality.