Paiwi System against having your own corral

For the last 5 years we've been doing the so called paiwi or paalaga system for backyard cattle raising. The advantage in this kind of system is that you don't exert much effort when it comes to attending the day to day needs of the cattle. The downside is the earnings or profit side of things in which by default 50% goes directly to the person responsible for the cattle.

Lately I was able to get in touch with another backyard cattle raiser in Bulacan area in which he is having his own corral instead of entrusting the cattle or do a paiwi or paalaga system. According to him he has more control over his cattle since he can check them out once in a while specially with the food intake and health of the livestock. He has a better chance of having a good quality cattle and of course the market value comes with it.

So I've been thinking it over. I guess this is the way to go . . . The first thing that comes into mind would  be the location and design of the corral.

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Paiwi or Paalaga System

Pa-iwi system means that the owner would put in trust a cow to a farmer or trusted individua lto take care of the cow.Any offspring, as well as, any increase in the the monetary value of the entrusted cow would be equally divided in half between the owner and the farmer. Another term for this is called "PAALAGA".

Some tips on Paiwi or Paalaga System

1. Look for a farmer that is easy to talk to. It's better if you really know and trust the person. Everything is done on a "Gentleman's Agreement" since you won't be asking the person to sign some sort of a contract to protect your interest.

2.Preferably the farmer has his own bull, then you buy heifers, so you won't have to pay for the stud service.