养猪生产手册-02生产体系(英文）.pdfVIP

Swine Production Handbook Section 2: Production Systems Page 15 SWINE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION C Pigs are being raised successfully in all 50 states using many different production systems, i.e., differences in the size, type, facility, management techniques, etc. C Production systems can be classified into ìeightî basic systems (â - é). 1. Sow Herd Enterprises A. Feeder pig production operations: â Low-investment ã High-investment B. Farrow to finish operations: ä One-litter pasture system Ñ Two-litter pasture system Ò Low-investment confinement system Ó High-investment confinement system 2. Feeder Pig Finishing Operations Ô Low-investment system Õ High-investment system PRODUCTION SYSTEMS 1. Feeder Pig Production B Production of pigs for the ìfinishing operation.î B A typical market weight has been 40 to 60 lb, but there has been some changes in recent years! A. Fits best on the farm where: 1) Not producing enough grain(s) to finish pigs, but has an adequate labor for sow herd management some facilities. 2) Examples: (1) A part-time farmer. (2) A small farm in grain-surplus areas with available market (i.e., finishers). (3) Step-up for a new enterprise. B. Advantages: 1) Requires relatively small capital inputs. 2) Possible to generate a relatively consistent income. 3) Requires less feed also less manure-handling. Copyright © 2004 by Lee I. Chiba Swine Production Handbook Section 2: Production Systems Page 16