THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SUPER MEAT DUCK FARMING MODEL COMPARED TO VARIOUS OTHER FARMING METHODS IN PHU THO PROVINCE

Abstract

The 6550 meat ducklings were monitored and raised using three different methods in two cultivation cycles to evaluate several criteria regarding the efficiency of livestock farming, aiming at selecting a model for expanding meat duck farming and providing high economic efficiency in Phu Tho province. 550 ducklings were raised in the traditional household style combined with pond/field release; 1000 were raised in open-floor pens; 5000 were raised in enclosed industrial-style pens. The study results showed that the survival rate ranged from 91.5% to 96.5%, with the traditional style having the lowest survival rate (91.5% to 92.3%), and the enclosed pens having the highest (95% to 96.5%). The weight of the ducks for sale ranged from 3.2-3.5 kg/duck at 7-8 weeks of age, with the enclosed pens showing the most even growth, the best growth rate, and stability, and unaffected by seasonal changes in farming, especially in the first two weeks. The feed conversion ratio (FCR) of ducks raised in enclosed pens showed a better feed conversion rate in the spring-summer season, with FCR higher than open-floor pens and traditional farming, ranging from 7.7-14.5%. The economic efficiency per duck raised was highest in the 1000-bird scale and open-floor pen with 35,291 VND, followed by enclosed pens at 28,551 VND, and traditional farming at 19,275 VND.