This study was conducted to evaluate the
growth and meat assessment of native pigs in the province
of Romblon. Specifically, it evaluates the growth
performance and the meat quality of the native pigs. This
study used the experimental research design following the
Complete Randomized Design to test the animals studied
under different treatment. The data gathered were
statistically analyzed using frequency/percentage, mean,
Warner-Bratzler Method to test the meat qualities,
Trained Panel, Carver Press Method to determine the
water holding capacity, Pearson’s correlation, and
analysis of variance to test the relationship and difference
of the variables. From the analysis and interpretation
conducted it was found out that: control treatment had
better feed conversion efficiency compared to other
treatments. Significant difference was failed to observe on
the effect of different treatments to the final body weight,
gain in weight and feed consumption of native pigs while
significant difference was observed on the feed conversion
efficiency. The carcass characteristics of native pigs were
comparably observed; the result of cost and return
analysis shows that control treatment incurred higher
profit compared to other treatments. The sensory
evaluation on the meat qualities of native pigs was
moderately and slightly acceptable and the tenderness of
meat was not significantly affected by the water holding
capacity between treatments.
Keywords : Growth, Carcass, Evaluation, Body Weight, Feed Consumption, Sensory.