Look to Litter Size
UK - BPEX has given the pig industry the challenge – can its sows produce an average two tonnes of pig meat per year?
1 March 2012
2 minute read
Using the Two-Tonne Sow (2TS) calculator
at www.2TS.org.uk, it becomes obvious
that the largest factor for improving pig
performance is the unit’s average number
of piglets born alive per litter. Basically,
if you are approaching 13 born alive, then the 2TS target is within reach.
Unfortunately, there is not one single
event that will ensure your 13 piglets, but
a multitude of interrelating factors to be
managed.
Watch out for regional workshops in
2012 that will be dedicated to improving
litter size.
