A swine production form is an integral part of a farmer's economy in many parts of the world. Swine production in Ethiopia is in its infant stage. A cross-sectional study was conducted on farms found in Bishoftu from November 2018 to November 2019 to identify the production, health and marketing constraints of swine in the study area. The collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) on the descriptive statistical tools. Religious influence, health problems, lack of extension service and market access and market information, feed shortage were identified in this study. Productivity was generally low, because of people's culture and tradition, lack of market access and information, inadequate extension service, inadequate slaughter facilities, health problem and diseases. Therefore, these constraints should be given attention in this area to increase swine productivity. The government should consider the sector as a poverty alleviating sector, should have swine production policy, building pig breeding capacity, encouraging investment in breeding, integrating swine production into processing industries. The abattoir should be expanded, alleviating constraints to marketing, improving marketing and market information and upgrading marketing and changing the behavior and culture of people.
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