Agriculture is the main stay of Kenyan economy and its importance is highlighted by its enormous contribution to the countries' industrial product and exports (FAO, 2012). Although pig sector contribution to Kenyan economy is small, the sector possesses a huge potential which can be exploited (Behnke and Muthami, 2011). The main hindrances to the growth of pig sector in Kenya include poor infrastructure, unreliable feed availability, poor sanitation, in adequate veterinary services as well as poor husbandry practices (FAO, 2012). There are three pig production systems in Kenya; Free range traditional systems, small scale intensive system and large scale intensive commercial systems. Free range traditional systems are also known as extensive system because pigs are allowed to roam freely and feed on a variety of feeds including crop residue, kitchen left over, by products of crops as well as grazing on grass (Eshitera et al., 2012). Free range traditional system is mostly found in Nyanza, western Kenya and slums in urban areas (FAO, 2012). It is characterized by few animals kept, poor feeding system, disease challenges, few
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