The aim of the present study is to evaluate the current recording scheme for market-oriented smallholder pig producers.
Evaluation criteria are the annual genetic gain of breeding objective traits and the discounted profit. In a
subsequent study, alternative breeding scenarios will be evaluated and compared with the main recording scheme
evaluated in this study. Results will support the development of village breeding programmes that are planned to be
implemented in villages in Son La province, Northwest Vietnam, by deriving recommendations for alternative breeding
programmes.

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