This publication is intended to provide a format and a set of guidelines for determining the
cost of production for a finishing 23 – 113 kg enterprise. This type of operation is intended
to represent the third stage of a three stage pork system. The three production stages are
as follows: first stage – farrow to 5 kg, second stage – weaner pig (nursery) 5 to 23 kg, third
stage – grower/finisher 23 kg to market weight. Adjustments will be necessary when
applying these figures to your enterprise.
The assumptions on which the costs are based are outlined in the supporting pages.
These assumptions were arrived at using the breeding stock, management practices, and
facilities seen in modern, well managed swine operations of comparable size in Manitoba.
Productivity and performance assumptions are based on information collected by
department specialists, feed companies and other organizations. Where individual herd
productivity and performance levels differ from those listed adjustments will be required.
The guideline can be useful for comparison purposes. Comparison of costs at different
levels of production can be made with other farms, the farm over a period of time or
comparing the plan with the actual results at the end of the planning period