爱荷华大学养猪课件.pptVIP

Pork Production Phases and Scheduling AnS 225 Lab 1-30-08 Breeding/Gestation/Farrowing “Sow Herd” Function Site of mating, housing, farrowing Resources Technology intensive Labor intensive Fundamental to economic viability Pigs born and raised is most economically important part of pork production Nursery Facilities Specialized care for the weaned pig Sanitary Environmental control Critical for early weaned pigs Warm, draft-free environment needed Intense management Frequent observation Frequent feeding Finishing Facilities Wide variation in type Group size is larger 25 to 500+ pigs/group Mec