THE PHILIPPINE NATIVE PIG BREED INFORMATION SYSTEM: A WEB-BASED RECORD KEEPING APPLICATION FOR NATIVE PIG FARMERS

Abstract

A web-based information system that collects and organizes standardized farm records of different Philippine native pigs was developed. The information system provides an interface to encode data and automatically generate summaries and performance reports. Farm visits to six different native pig Institutional breeding farms were conducted to consolidate and standardize collection of farm records. Standard record forms were distributed so that the farm personnel can already use them while the development of the information system is on-going. The database of the information system was then designed and the web application was developed using software tools. Philippine Native Pig Breed Information System can be accessed at http://pab-is.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph/nativepigs/. Registered farm users can log-in and access the features of the information system. Further, the website showcases information on the morphology, body measurements and reproductive performance of six native pigs of the Philippines, which can be viewed by the general public and stakeholders.