Desire for standardization transformation of live pig breeding farms based on supply conditions

About 1 079 standardization transformation projects of live pig breeding farms in Hunan Province were surveyed in this research. The survey covered the farms authorized by the National Reform Commission and Agriculture Ministry. And the desire for standardization transformation and investment of live pig breeding farms was discussed. From the survey, the priority sequence of standardization transformation desire based on supply condition is as flows: transformation and expansion of pig bed, establishment of epidemic prevention system, construction of waste treatment facility, methane tank construction and introducing of improved variety. The desire for standardization transformation is different for different regions or production scales of the farms. 96.8% of large-scale breeding farms have the will to transform and expand pig bed, however, about 50% have the desire to establish epidemic prevention system, waste treatment or methane tank facilities. Another 92.2% of large-scale breeders in Dongting Lake area favour methane trunk construction. The bigger the scale of live pig breeding farms, the stronger is the desire for standardization transformation. Standardization transformation is keen in communities with competitive live pig industries. Medium- and small-scale breeders and breeding farms in main industry area are enthusiastic about transforming their farms with self-financing in addition to national investment.