Live animal cost of production is one of many factors that will determine a specific industries ability to survive and prosper in the global market area. A 2003 study investigated the economic, political, social, and cultural factors of the pork sector in terms of their impacts on various key countries hog and pork sectors. Feed availability and cost can be measured, as can other key input variables. Herd productivity can be measured but is kept mostly confidential. It is also difficult to measure types of production because it can vary so much around the world. Hog quality is difficult too because of varying consumer preference. Social factors include environmental issues and animal welfare. Key factors for hog production competitiveness include core land base of a country (for grains and such), hog weights, sow productivity, labour costs, industry and market structure, and disease status. Canada\u2019s assessment showed an aggregate index score above the US, negatives for hog weights and feed costs, and all other factors positive. Chile, Brazil, and Australia could be major competitors for North America. However, an evaluation of the entire supply chain is required as an evaluation of a countries overall economic situation, social issues, exchange rates, etc. In an aggregate sense, Canada remains at the top, but overall advantage over the US was relatively slim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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