Abstract

A survey was conducted to evaluate the availability and variability of primary feedstuffs for pigs in Burundi’s feed markets. The one-month survey focused on the accessibility of primary feedstuffs for pigs sold in Siyoni, Cotebu, Chanic, Kinama, Rubirizi, or Kanyosha markets. The survey also involved 22 pig farmers who purchase various feedstuffs from different markets. The results show that 100% of farmers buy feedstuffs separately, and the proportions of their use vary from one pigsty to another. They incorporate crop residues into their pigs’ staple feed, supplementing it with various market-purchased feedstuffs. Corn, corn bran, wheat bran, palm kernel cake, rice bran, cotton cake, sunflower cake, soya cake, bone meal, fish meal, dried blood, limestone, salt, molasse, and sorghum are feedstuffs marketed in all markets. The average monthly selling price, sale frequency rate, and quantity of feedstuffs sold vary significantly between different markets (P < 0.05). Except for corn bran, limestone, and molasses, traders in the Cotebu market sell a higher quantity of feedstuffs compared to traders in other markets (P < 0.05). Farmers have limited numbers of pigs that they are able to manage, and 54.5% are indifferent to the profit made from pig farming.

Keywords:Feed; Pig; Market; Burundi