Pig farming. Its impact on the environment. Case study : Mukim Batu, Kuala Langat / Rahmah Md. Shariff and Rakiah Haji Laidin

Through the pressure of man's activities, environmental pollution has been more acute. The pattern of animal farming has also changed, becoming more intensive and thus leading to greater environmental pollution. Pig rearing is gaining importance as a source of protein in Malaysia especially for the Chinese. The number and size of pig farms have also increased greatly leading to changes in management techniques. However, in a multi-racial society, the disposal of pig wastes has led to increase in sensitivities especially among the muslims. Certain areas tend to have a higher concentration of pig farms. One of the areas is the Mukim Batu in the Kuala Langat District. The community in this mukim is multiracial and the rearing of pigs has caused varies problems to arise.