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Pig production problems conditions, new product demand surveys, and satisfaction test results of PHYTOTANT? a new alternative energy booster product to find a way to survive under the crisis of the pig production industry in Thailand |
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| Creator | Ekkaphon Thongkaew |
| Title | Pig production problems conditions, new product demand surveys, and satisfaction test results of PHYTOTANT? a new alternative energy booster product to find a way to survive under the crisis of the pig production industry in Thailand |
| Contributor | Adisak Kongkeaw, Wandee Tatrakoon, Manatsanun Nopparatmaitree, Jakapan Satum, Penpitcha Wangkaranae, Suttipat Phokaew |
| Publisher | Faculty of Agriculture |
| Publication Year | 2568 |
| Journal Title | Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal |
| Journal Vol. | 53 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 572-601 |
| Keyword | production problems pig farm, satisfaction, energy stimulating products, pig farming industry |
| URL Website | https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj |
| Website title | Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal |
| ISSN | 3027-6497 (Online) |
| Abstract | This study was conducted to examine issues in pig farming and the management of pig production units during the 2023-2024 crisis in Thailand's pig production industry. Additionally, it investigated the demand for new additive products aimed at addressing specific challenges within newborn and suckling piglet units. The study also evaluated farmers'satisfaction with PHYTOTANT, an innovative energy supplement, contributing to the development of practical solutions, knowledge, and a database to address future challenges. From the academic seminar with 700 farmers, 255 farmers who were directly involved in pig farming were selected to assess production problems and 73 volunteer farmers participated in the satisfaction assessment of PHYTOTANT products, and 73 volunteer farmers participated in assessing satisfaction with PHYTOTANT product. Questionnaires were used to evaluate farmers' needs for new additives and their satisfaction in sow and suckling piglet units after using PHYTOTANT. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics on social and economic factors, farming status, production unit challenges, and satisfaction across quality, packaging, and properties of the product. Results indicated that issues were most severe in sow and suckling piglet units, with an overall mean of 2.62, with an overall mean of 2.62, associated with post-weaning sow health, fertility, and piglet mortality, averaging a score of 2.87. Farmers indicated a strong demand for both liquid and powder supplements. Satisfaction with PHYTITANT's properties (mean: 4.28) was high, particularly regarding safety, quality raw materials, and reduction of diarrhea and mortality. High satisfaction was also recorded for branding and packaging (mean: 4.30), with the highest scores in usability (mean: 4.46). The level of satisfaction after use was positively related to the reflecting farmers of pig farmers (P<0.05), which is consistent with the response to the challenges in the production unit amid the current crisis. Thus, PHYTOTANT demonstrated effectiveness in addressing production issues in pig farms. |
